IFWH ARTICLES & MEDIA

IFWH CHAMBER ARTICLES

Groundbreaking research by the Institute for Work & Health reveals a 19% drop in fall-from-height injuries among Ontario construction workers after the introduction of standardized working-at-heights training. Dr. Lynda Robson's study underscores the positive impact of this vital safety initiative.

FEEDBACK FROM QCTO ON REGULATORY SKILLS PROGRAMMES
AFTER MEETING WITH DEL ON 21 SEPTEMBER 2023

The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and the Department of Employment and Labour (DoEL) will provide the stakeholders with a formal feedback of the outcomes of the meeting.

At the moment you are reminded that Unit Standards can be utilised by accredited Skills Development Providers (SDPs), as their end learner enrolment date is 30 June 2024.

IFWH CHAMBER VIDEOS

INTRODUCTION

The IWH Professional Body’s Falsework Chamber represents all persons involved with working at height whilst using any available falsework systems or falsework components. Falsework may incorporate access and working platforms.

The Scaffolding Chamber of the IWH Professional Body represents the practitioners involved in erecting, dismantling and using Scaffolding. Scaffolding is a temporary structure used to support people and material.

The MEWP Chamber of the IWH Professional Body represents the practitioners involved with Mobile Elevating Work Platforms in South Africa. MEWPs make up a specific group of specialized machines that enable people to work at height.

The Access Towers and Ladder chamber of the IWH Represents Companies and Practitioners involved with erecting and working on access towers and Ladders.

The Fall Protection Chamber of the IWH Professional Body represents the practitioners involved with Fall Arrest and Fall Prevention in South Africa. Fall arrest is the use of fall arrest equipment designed to arrest a fall of a person.

The Rope Access Chamber of the IWH Professional Body represents the practitioners involved in working at height by using ropes and associated equipment as the primary means of positioning and fall protection.

The Suspended Access Equipment (SAE) Chamber of the IWH Professional Body represents the practitioners involved in working at height by using temporary suspended access equipment as the primary means of positioning and fall protection.