Our expertise and independent accreditation make us the Workplace Access and Safety experts.

The Defender product range is designed, manufactured, and tested by working-at-height safety specialists. A leader in the height safety industry, our products and services are fully compliant with Australian Safety Standards, with the assurance of critical, independent 3rd party accreditations, including:

NATA Accredited Testing
Defender products are rigorously tested in NATA-accredited fall prevention facility. NATA is the authority that provides independent assurance of technical competence through a proven network of best-practice industry experts. The criteria for determining a facility’s competence are based on the relevant international standard (e.g. ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189, ISO/IEC 17020). NATA provides assessment, accreditation and training services to laboratories and technical facilities throughout Australia and internationally.

Nationally Recognised Training

Defender products and system installation are performed by certified installers who are trained by experienced height safety experts.

Independent Certifications

The Defender range includes a full suite of access and height safety products and systems designed, manufactured and tested
by working with height safety specialists.

The Defender range’s product design, quality, and installation are independently certified by globally recognised third-party certification bodies for full compliance with Australian Standards, OH&S Legislation, and State Law.

Workplace Defender is also a member of and actively involved with some key industry standards bodies. These include:

• Standards Australia – representing the Master Builders of Australia on standards committee AS 1657-2013 (Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders – design, construction and installation)
• Registered commercial builder (Victoria, NSW, QLD, ACT, SA, WA)
• Facility Managers Association of Australia
• Institute of Hospital Engineers Association
• Australian Institute of Petroleum
• Safety Institute of Australia
• Master Builders Association of Australia