The Work at Height Safety Association (WAHSA) is pleased to announce that RIDGEGEAR Ltd has been awarded WAHSA accreditation for its Basic Work at Height course. This accreditation recognises RIDGEGEAR’s commitment to providing high-quality, industry-standard training to individuals working at height. The course has been rigorously assessed by WAHSA to ensure it meets the highest […]

WAHSA’s own Tony Seddon played host to a landmark event last week: the first ever No Falls Foundation Conference. The No Falls Foundation has hailed the day a resounding success, filled with inspiring energy and a shared commitment to preventing falls from height and improving safety. Tony Seddon expertly guided a powerful line-up of speakers […]

We’re pleased to share a recent publication highlighting the continued dedication of Tony Seddon and Seddon Management Services to WAHSA and other trade associations. Their provision of essential secretariat services plays a vital role in supporting our organisation’s mission and ensuring our members receive the highest level of representation and support. The following article details […]

20th November 2024 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its annual statistics on work-related ill health and workplace injuries for 2023/24. Key Findings: Persistent Work-Related Ill Health: Approximately 1.7 million workers reported suffering from work-related ill health, a figure similar to the previous year. Stress, Depression, and Anxiety: These conditions remain a significant […]

As part of the Access Industry Forum (AIF) – the forum for the eleven principal associations and federations involved in work at height – WAHSA will be exhibiting at this year’s Health & Safety North Event at EventCity, Manchester, 8-9 October 2019. Visit stand E75 for state-of-the-art knowledge, advice and information on height safety. Don’t […]

The Access Industry Forum, the forum for the principal trade associations and federations involved in working at height, has released details of its second national conference on height safety which will take place on Thursday, 14 November 2019, at the AJ Bell Stadium, Salford. Supported by the Association for Project Safety (APS), Hire Association Europe (HAE) […]

As part of the Access Industry Forum (AIF) – the forum for the eleven principal associations and federations involved in work at height – WAHSA will be exhibiting at this year’s Health & Safety Event at the NEC, 10-12 April, 2018. Visit stand HS284 for state-of-the-art knowledge, advice and information on height safety. Don’t miss […]

Please click here to download the WAHSA Editorial on Definitions & Principals All users of personal fall protection systems and others involved with work at height should be aware of the following precautions that might need to be taken in the event of a casualty being in a suspended position. 1.  The longer the casualty […]

Please click here to download the WAHSA Editorial on Definitions & Principals 01    DEFINITIONS “work at height” (a)  work in any place, including a place at or below ground level (b)  obtaining access to or egress from such place while at work, except by a staircase in a permanent workplace,
where, if measures required by The […]

The WAHSA AGM, held on the 6th November saw Ian Jones, Managing Director of Abtech Safety Ltd, reinstated as Chairman.  Ian first took up the position at the 2011 WAHSA AGM and has been instrumental in ensuring WAHSA remains a leading source of guidance and information. As well as contributing greatly to the Guidance Notes […]