IRATA International has agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding with the Working at Height Association of Australia (WAHA). Established in 2009, WAHA is a forum for all persons working at height. IRATA, the leading worldwide authority on industrial rope access boasts a membership of over 750 companies across 71 countries, with operations spanning every continent.

IRATA CEO Dr Sheila Kondaveeti explained that although the strategic partnership with WAHA is a recent development, the relationship between the two organisations is longstanding. “IRATA and its Australasia Regional Advisory Committee represent 64 industrial rope access companies in Australasia and, naturally, we have been active supporters of WAHA. Our new partnership goes further to recognise each organisation’s commitment to safe working practices and how we can collaborate in the future.”

WAHA CEO Scott Barber said, “The opportunity to collaborate with professional organisations like IRATA ensures that the WAHA mission is relevant to those affected by working at height and that our activities align with the broader objectives of education, empowerment and providing safer workplaces. Ultimately, we are here to ensure people go home safely to their families at the end of the day. Working with respected and established bodies like IRATA helps amplify this messaging around best practice.”

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