WAHSA Certified

WAHSA Certified is independent proof that a manufacturer, retailer, training provider or supplier meets WAHSA’s business management and technical standards for its category – not a self-declared claim.

Certification follows a formal audit against WAHSA’s published requirements and is renewed annually, so the mark reflects current practice rather than a one-off assessment from years ago.

Four categories are certified: Manufacturer, Retailer, Training Provider and Supplier, each assessed against its own technical requirements (see below).

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What is WAHSA Certified?

WAHSA Certified is a recognised status showing an organisation has passed an audit covering both Business Management and category-specific Technical Requirements.

The technical audit varies by category and can include applicable standards, CE marking,and other regulatory requirements relevant to the organisation’s work.

Organisations that pass receive a WAHSA Certified certificate and may use the relevant WAHSA Certified logo, subject to WAHSA’s brand guidelines.

Four categories of WAHSA Certified status

Category	Who it’s for	How certification is reached
Manufacturer	Manufacturers of work at height safety equipment	Automatic for WAHSA manufacturer members; also open to new manufacturer applicants
Retailer	Companies selling work at height safety equipment to customers and end users	Formal audit against business management and technical requirements
Training Provider	Organisations delivering work at height safety training, including WAHSA course providers	Formal audit against training provider requirements
Supplier	Companies supplying work at height safety equipment to retailers and other organisations	Formal audit against business management and technical requirements

Why become WAHSA Certified?

• Demonstrate your standards – show customers you’ve passed a formal assessment against WAHSA’s requirements.
• Use the WAHSA Certified brand – promote your status with the official logo and certificate.
• Build customer confidence – help buyers choose a trusted manufacturer, retailer, training provider or supplier.
• Get listed – certified organisations appear in the WAHSA Certified directory.
• Have a voice – attend WAHSA meetings and contribute to sector discussions.
• Access WAHSA’s network – guidance, events and information across the industry.
• Prove ongoing commitment – annual renewal shows standards are maintained, not a one-off badge.

How does the certification process work?

Typical timescale: 4 to 8 weeks from application to certification. No application fee or joining fee.

The audit covers both business management and requirements specific to the applicant’s certified category.

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WAHSA Certified membership

£1,500 per year, with no application fee and no joining fee. The annual fee covers participation in the WAHSA Certified scheme and the certification process itself.

Maintaining your WAHSA Certified status

Certification is renewed annually, not granted once and forgotten. Certified organisations must declare significant changes to their business, products or services each year, and a further audit may be required if a change could affect compliance.

Status can be suspended or withdrawn if the scheme’s requirements are no longer met, and certification won’t be awarded or retained where non-conformances aren’t resolved.

An appeals process is available for organisations that want to challenge a certification decision.

WAHSA membership and WAHSA Certified status

These are two different things. WAHSA membership is open to manufacturers of work at height safety equipment; WAHSA Certified status is open to manufacturers, retailers, training providers and suppliers.

Manufacturer members automatically qualify as WAHSA Certified Manufacturers.

Organisations in the other three categories can become certified without being WAHSA members.

Certified organisations can attend relevant WAHSA meetings and contribute to industry discussions — but certification doesn’t carry WAHSA membership or voting rights.

Find a WAHSA Certified organisation

Looking for a manufacturer, retailer, training provider or supplier that’s proven it meets WAHSA’s standards? Search the WAHSA Certified directory to find organisations that have completed certification.

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Frequently asked questions

Question	Answer
Who can become WAHSA Certified?	Manufacturers, retailers, training providers and suppliers in the work at height sector.
Do I need to be a WAHSA member?	No – retailers, training providers and suppliers can certify without joining. Manufacturers who join WAHSA automatically qualify as Certified Manufacturers.
What does the audit cover?	Business Management plus category-specific Technical Requirements (e.g. applicable standards, CE marking).
What does it cost?	£1,500 per year, no application or joining fee.
How long does it take?	Typically 4 to 8 weeks from application to certification.
What if we don’t pass?	You get the chance to fix non-conformances; certification isn’t awarded until they’re resolved.
How long does certification last?	It’s renewed annually, not awarded once.
What if our business changes?	Significant changes must be declared each year and may trigger a further audit.
Can we use the WAHSA Certified logo?	Yes, once certified, subject to WAHSA’s brand guidelines.
Can certification be withdrawn?	Yes – if the scheme’s requirements are no longer met.
Is there an appeals process?	Yes – for organisations wanting to challenge a certification decision.