The Working at Height Association (WAHA) is a UK trade association representing manufacturers, distributors, hire companies and service providers active in the working at height sector. Founded to provide a collective voice for the industry, WAHA brings together businesses involved in the supply of access equipment, fall protection systems, ladders, safety nets, personal protective equipment and associated products used when working at elevation. The association works closely with government bodies, regulators and standards organisations to shape the legislative and regulatory environment affecting the working at height sector, and serves as a trusted source of guidance and best practice for its member companies and their customers.

WAHA plays a significant role in promoting compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and wider health and safety legislation, providing its members with technical guidance, training resources and a platform for industry engagement. The association also participates in the development and review of British and European standards relevant to access and fall protection equipment, ensuring that member companies’ products and services meet the highest safety benchmarks. Through its lobbying activities, WAHA campaigns for proportionate and evidence-based regulation that supports safe working practices without placing unnecessary burdens on the industry, making it an important advocate for the UK’s access and working at height supply chain.