Technical bulletins are issued by the WAHA to provided specific advice about selected topics that have become important for members and the public. Bulletins are issued on a needs basis, and are reviewed for content and relevance over time.

A summary of the technical bulletins on issue by the association is as follows – click on the link to download a printable version:

Guidance on Connectors | Version 2 | 08/03/2026

Guidance on Head Protection | Version 2 | 08/03/2026

Guide to Managing Risk in Industrial Rope Access | Version 1 | 8/09/2025

Guidance on Self Retracting Lifelines | Version 1 | 10/09/2025

Guidance on Safety Harness Selection for Working at Heights | Version 1 | 05/08/2025

Guidance on Tool Lanyard Selection to Prevent Dropped Objects | Version 1 | 19/06/2025

Installed Systems Documentation | Version 1 | 26/06/2023

Horizontal Lifelines: Installation & Maintenance | Version 3 | 25/08/2021

Glossary of Terms | Version 4 | 29/04/2026

Personal Fall Arrest Equipment (PFPE) and Australian Standards Guidance on the ASNZS 1891 Series | Version 1 | 05/04/2026

WAHA Industry Codes

Five Common Myths About Fall Protection Systems

Fall Protection: Hierarchy of Controls

“Complies With” vs ” Certified To”

Roof Pitch and Fall Protection | Version 1 | 29/08/2025

The Fundamental Changes to ASNZS 1891.4 | Version 1 | 24/06/2026

WAHA Guidance – The Big Changes to Height Safety Standards | Version 1 | 24/06/2026

Proprietary vs Prescribed Systems | Version 1 | 24/06/2026

Inspection bulletins are a new innovation from the WAHA and are issued to provide guidance to inexperienced tradespeople and asset owners regarding tell-tale signs to look for when observing installations on roofs and other structures. They are bulletins of a general nature and not a warning about a specific product or manufacturer. They are intended to provide general advice that can be used to assess the further need to call in an installation company to provide a more formal assessment.

Inspection Bulletins will be issued on a needs basis and will be reviewed for content and relevance over time.

A summary of the inspection bulletins on issue by the association is as follows – click on the link to download a printable version:

Equipment Inspection & Maintenance | Version 4 | 05/07/2026

Recertification of Installed Systems | Version 2 | 25/08/2021

Understanding Testing & Certification | Version 2 | 25/08/2021

The Importance of Regular Anchor Inspections in Height Safety Systems | Version 1 | 24/06/2026

Data-plates | Version 1 | March 2018

A summary of the inspection bulletins on issue by the association is as follows – click on the link to download a printable version:

Confined Space Fundamentals | Version 1 | 28/06/2026

Prevention Through Design | Version 1 | 28/06/2026 

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment | Version 1 | 28/06/2026

Safe Access, Egress and Rescue Design in Confined Spaces | Version 1 | 28/06/2026

Atmospheric Hazards and Monitoring in Confined Spaces | Version 1 | 28/06/2026

Isolation and Control of Energy Sources in Confined Spaces | Version 1 | 28/06/2026

Competency and Capability for Confined Space Work | Version 1 | 28/06/2026

WAHA Member Companies are committed to the aims of the association and to improving training, education and installation and equipment standards in industry for height safety and confined spaces. Occasionally our members prepare information that may be useful for a wider audience, that may not be endorsed by the Association as an organisation position, yet it may still be of value to the broader community. 

The information source will be noted and the information is required to be unbiased, not for sales purposes and purely as information for interested parties.

If you have a contribution you would like to make, please contact the WAHA on enquiries@waha.org.au for details. All content will be reviewed by the Board of Directors prior to being published.

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At Height Risks in Construction – A More Holistic Approach |  Nov-2021

Ladder Safety Systems vs Ladder Cages – The New Shift |  Jan-2022

Atmosphere, access and rescue — Confined space safety beyond compliance |  Oct-2025

Critical protection at altitude: Why head protection must match the risk profile |  Mar-2026

Sourceable

Are you keeping your workers safe? |  May-2022

PPE Selection is Critical When Working at Height |  Sept-2022

Rules for an Effective Confined Space Rescue |  Nov-2022

Are You Rescue Ready? |  Mar-2023

Fall Protection Inspection and Certification: More than just a tick-box exercise |  Apr-2023

A fresh look at PPE selection |  Oct-2023

Transforming Safety Culture |  May-2025

Leadership as the Catalyst – Driving Innovation in Practical Safety Delivery |  Sept-2025

Avoiding common mistakes when working in confined spaces |  Nov-2025

Critical Protection at Altitude: Why head protection must match the risk profile |  Feb-2026

Mining – Safe to Work

Raising Awareness to New Heights |  Nov-2024

The Importance of Training When Working at Height |  Jan-2025

A guide to equipment inspection when working at heights |  Mar-2025

The Right Attitude for Working at Height |  May-2025

Breathing Room: Creating a Safer Future for Confined Space Work Beyond Compliance |  Jul-2025

Eliminating Fall Risk |  Jan-2026

Dealing with the Complexities in Height Safety Management |  May-2023