WAHA Activity News
Australian Standards Update
The SF015 Committee of Standards Australia is continuing to meet to review the AS/NZS 1891 Series of Standards. As previously advised, work requires to be completed on the manufacturing and testing standards – now being split in to 5 sections as detailed below:
Part 1 – Harnesses
Part 2 – Horizontal Lifeline & Rail Systems
Part 3 – Fall Arrest Devices
Part 5 – Lanyard Assemblies
Part 6 – Ancillary Equipment
Cultivating a Height Safety Culture: Essential Strategies for Leaders and Managers to Champion Workplace Fall Prevention Falls from height remain one of Australia’s leading causes of workplace fatalities, accounting for 15% of all incidents in 2023, and a concerning 71% rise in 2024 from the previous… Read More
Supporting South Australia’s emergency response begins with safety at every level, including roof access. Minuzzo Project Management engaged RISSafety to design and install a compliant roof safety system at the new Gawler State Emergency Service (SES) Operations Building and Appliance Building in Willaston, SA. As… Read More
With year-round sunshine and high temperatures, the Gold Coast is well-placed to take advantage of renewable energy systems, especially solar. Installing solar power systems in medium-density residential developments makes even more sense as an easy way of reducing residents’ carbon footprint. RISSafety recently delivered a safe and compliant roof… Read More