NEWS
Petzl's latest statement on the use of the Shunt in rope access:
Since 1999 Petzl has provided specific information regarding the special use of the Petzl SHUNT as a back-up device for industrial rope access.....
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B-BBEE Amendment Bill now gazetted:
The B-BBEE Amendment Bill has been gazetted. It gives the public 60 days to comment before going to parliament.
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PAIA Manual:
In 2005, certain “smaller” private bodies were given an extension until the 31st December 2011 to compile a manual in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (PAIA). However, no further extension has been granted and if you have not already compiled your manual, a submission must be made to the Human Rights Commission on or before 31st December 2011.
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AGM Minutes & Annual Report:
Please be advised the following have been posted on the IWH web-site; www.ifwh.co.za:
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Annual Financial Statements:
As you will be aware the Annual General Meeting of the Institute is being held on Thursday 21st July 2011.
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Welcome to the Institute for Work at Height
The Institute for Work at Height was formed in January 2009 being a merger of the Specialised Access Engineering Manufacturers Association (SAEMA) and the Rope Access And Fall Arrest Association (RAFAA) desirous of creating safety awareness and in turn "professionalism in the overall Work At Height Industry".
The Institute
- Provides a unified voice for suppliers and users of all types of work at height equipment and services.
- Sets and maintains Industry standards.
- Develops guidelines and frameworks for skills development within the Industry.
- Impresses on clients the professionalism, integrity and credibility of IWH members by adherence to a Code of Ethical Practice.
- Represents Industry views to Government Departments and the Private Sector.
- Provides information on all related work at height matters.
- Provides a regular forum for members to meet and discuss matters of mutual interest.
