Work at Heights Compliance, Training & Fall Protection Solutions in South Africa
If you are responsible for employees or contractors working at height, you need more than harnesses and certificates. You need confidence that the work has been properly planned, the right people are trained and medically fit, the equipment and anchor systems are suitable, and a practical rescue plan is in place.
WAHS helps facilities, safety, maintenance and project managers identify compliance gaps, correct unsafe systems and put the right training, equipment, inspections and documentation in place.
Not Sure Whether Your Work-at-Height Arrangements Comply?
You may already have harnesses, training certificates, anchor points and safety files in place — and still not know whether the complete work-at-height system is actually safe and compliant.
Work at Height Solutions helps facilities, safety, maintenance and project managers identify gaps in their work-at-height arrangements and determine what needs to be corrected before people are exposed to a fall risk.
We can assist with:
- Work-at-height compliance assessments
- Fall protection systems
- Anchor points and anchor lines
- Suspended access equipment
- Aluminium access towers
- Training and competence
- Inspection and certification
- Rescue planning
- Fall protection documentation
For a complete overview of work-at-height compliance, training, fall protection, rescue and access systems in South Africa, see our Work at Heights South Africa guide.
The goal is simple: know that the people working at height on your site are properly protected — and be able to prove how the risks are being controlled.
LME Registered
Lifting Machine Inspection Entity (LME) – registered with Department of Employment and Labour
Registered LMI's
Registered Lifting Machine Inspectors (LMI) specialising in suspended access equipment with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
Work-at-Height Specialists With Practical Industry Experience
Work at Height Solutions (Pty) Ltd provides practical work-at-height solutions for commercial, industrial and construction environments across South Africa.
Our experience extends beyond supplying equipment. We understand how fall protection, access systems, training, inspections and legal compliance need to work together on an actual site.
WAHS was established from the specialist work-at-height experience developed through Riggers Steeplejacks, giving us practical experience in suspended access, façade access, anchor systems and working safely at height.
This allows us to look at the complete problem — not simply sell a harness, anchor point or training course.
Our role is to help clients select and implement a work-at-height solution that is suitable for the work, the site and the people who will use it.
“Our organization has been very pleased with WAHS’s flexibility, technical expertise and outstanding customer service.”
– ABC Services
Work-at-Height Compliance Is More Than a Certificate
Work-at-height compliance depends on more than having training certificates, harnesses or a safety file.
The requirements vary according to the work being performed, the equipment being used and the fall risks present on the site.
WAHS helps clients identify which legal and technical requirements apply and what must be in place for the work to be properly planned, controlled and documented.
- SANS 51808 — Safety requirements for suspended access equipment, including design calculations, stability criteria and construction.
- SANS 1903 — Front-end specification accompanying SANS 51808.
- SANS 10295-1 — Building Maintenance Units.
- SANS 10295-2 — Temporary Suspended Platforms.
- SANS 50795 — Protection against falls from a height — anchor devices — requirements and testing.
- SANS 50355 — Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — energy absorbers.
- Driven Machinery Regulations 2015
- Construction Regulations 2014 — Regulation 17
Our focus is not simply on whether a certificate exists, but whether the complete work-at-height arrangement is suitable for the work being carried out.
Work-at-Height Solutions for Commercial and Industrial Sites
From roof anchor points and horizontal anchor lines to façade access, suspended platforms and aluminium access towers, WAHS helps clients select the right work-at-height solution for the actual risk, work method and site conditions.
Work-at-Heights Training for the Work People Actually Perform
WAHS provides practical, role-specific work-at-heights training at our training centre or on site.
Our programmes are designed around the equipment, responsibilities and work people will actually perform, helping employers develop competent workers rather than simply collect certificates.
From basic safety courses to advanced rope access and fall arrest training, these projects highlight our hands-on approach and commitment to raising industry standards. Whether onsite or at our training centre, we equip workers with the practical skills and knowledge they need to work safely at height.
- Fall Arrest when working at height – 1 day
- Fall Arrest Rescue – 2 Days
- Fall Protection Planner – 3 Days
- Aluminium Scaffolding User and Inspector – 1 Day
- Ladder User – 1 Day
- Temporary Suspended Platform User/Operator – 1 Day
- Temporary Suspended Platform Erector – 3 Days
- Supervise, inspect and control the use of Temporary Suspended Platforms – 5 Days
Practical Work-at-Heights Guidance for Managers and Contractors
Practical guidance on work-at-height compliance, contractor control, rescue planning, anchor systems, training and suspended access.
Work at Heights Rescue Plan: What Must Be in Place Before Work Starts?
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Facilities Managers: What Should You Do If Your Roof Anchor Points Have No Certification Records?
Your contractor arrives to carry out roof work and asks where they can attach their harnesses. You point to the anchor points already installed on the building — and then somebody asks for the certification. Nobody can find it. There are no drawings, no...
Facilities Managers: Does Appointing a Contractor Remove Your Work-at-Height Responsibility?
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Not Sure Which Work-at-Heights Training Your Team Needs?
The correct training depends on the work your employees will actually perform, the equipment they will use and the responsibilities they will carry.
WAHS can help you identify the appropriate training for fall arrest, rescue, fall protection planning, aluminium access towers, ladder users and Temporary Suspended Platform operators, erectors and supervisors.
Tell us what work your team performs and we will help you select the appropriate programme.
Have a question or need expert advice on working at height? Get in touch with us — we're here to help. Whether you’re looking for tailored training, safety solutions, or more information about our services, our team is ready to assist you. Reach out today and let’s talk about how we can support your height safety needs.
+27 11 902 3470
nadine@wahs.co.za
95 Bloutulp Road, Alberton