IRATA WASA Report Analysis: Leading Indicators for Proactive Prevention
IRATA International put together 5 key lessons, from the latest WAHA Report. We’ve discussed four so far in
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By deborahIncident Reporting: Consistency Drives Improvement
In the high-risk environment of rope access operations, consistency in incident reporting is not just a regulatory necessity—it
Persistent Hazards Require Targeted Solutions
Work at height and rope access industries face persistent hazards that demand ongoing vigilance and targeted solutions. Beyond
Addressing Near Miss Reporting
In the dynamic and high-risk industries that rely on rope access and working at heights, every opportunity to
Addressing Human Factors in Rope Access Safety: The Role of IRATA
The Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) has long been recognised as a global authority on safe working
Becoming an IRATA Member Company.
Becoming accredited to IRATA International (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) is highly beneficial for companies operating in the
Why you should choose an IRATA Member Company
IRATA International is a globally recognised association that sets the highest standards for safety, training, and operational excellence
IRATA release Safety Bulletin No. 50
A new publication from IRATA International has landed. In Safety Bulletin No. 50, IRATA released a case study
Dropped Objects – What’s the Impact?
Each year, Safe Work Australia produces national work health and safety statistics, providing important evidence on the state
The Importance of Training in the Working at Heights Sector
Article written for the Working at Height Association. Working at heights is one of the most hazardous tasks
Under Reporting of Incidents in the Rope Access World.
Another year, another Work and Safety Analysis (WASA) Report from IRATA International, and yet again …. It has
Key WHS Statistics – Australia 2024
Each year, Safe Work Australia produces national work health and safety statistics, providing important evidence on the state
Why you should engage a business consultant
Ascend QM is a business specialising in the working at heights sector, particularly in the IRATA International and
Guide to Equipment Inspection for Working at Heights
Article written for the Working at Height Association. Working at heights presents unique challenges, particularly in safety management,
SafeWork Australia release guide to managing the risks of rooftop solar installation work
Rooftop solar installation work includes retailing, surveying, designing, installing, testing, commissioning, repairing, maintaining, decommissioning or removing rooftop solar
NSW’s New Industrial Manslaughter Bill
Source: Kingston Reid What PCBUs Need to Know On 4 June 2024, the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Industrial Manslaughter)
Standards Australia release Subscription for Work at Height Standards
Standards Australia release a curated Subscription Service for Small Businesses: What you need to know about the Work
SafeWork Australia – 2023 work health and safety
Source: SafeWork Australia Each year, Safe Work Australia produces national work health and safety statistics, providing important evidence on
Congratulations MESI Group
MESI Group Pty Ltd (MESI) have attained ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 accreditation! Delighted to be a part
PETZL Request for inspection – ASTRO and Canyon Guide Harnesses
PETZL have released a notice requesting the inspection of ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE harnesses. Please click here for more information
London Work at Height Seminar
2023 saw the fifth LWAHS return to the London Guildhall. It was a great success providing an opportunity
Key WHS Statistics – Australia 2022
Each year, Safe Work Australia produces national work health and safety statistics, providing important evidence on the state
Vale Rodney Magare 1969 – 2022
Rodney; thank you for being the pioneer of positive change within IRATA. We first met in 2016, and
Duty of Care & Rope Access
Recently there’s been some healthy conversation online around workplace environments; including work and safety cultures. There was a
SafeWork Australia release 2021 WHS Statistics
Understanding the causes of injury and the industries most affected can help reduce work-related fatalities, injuries and disease.
New IRATA Membership Requirements
It is official! The new IRATA Membership Requirements have come into full effect! All exisiting Member Companies shall
Important Changes to the IRATA TACS Announced.
It was necessary for IRATA International to amend and add additional clauses in their Training, Assessment and Certification
Australia-first framework to improve mental health at work
NSW will today become the first state in Australia to introduce an industry-wide Code of Practice to formally
Understanding our Duty of Care and Legal Responsibilities
Article by Deborah Chick for the Working at Heights Association of Australia. Statistically, falls from heights remain one of
Dropped objects can hurt, damage, maim and kill.
This article was originally posted by IRATA International. As an association we are still recording an unacceptably high number
Who can perform Working at Heights Equipment Inspections
Article by Deborah Chick for the Working at Heights Association of Australia The topic of performing Equipment Inspections on working
Person falls from tank
In November 2020, a man sustained serious head injuries after falling from a water tank that had just
Work related fatalities in 2019
Safe Work Australia has released the Work-related Traumatic Injury Fatalities Australia 2019 report, which provides the latest detailed national
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