Rick Millar

Chair, Technical Committee, Working at Height Association

In a career spanning 42 years in fall protection, Richard originally trained as a Production Engineer, Production Superintendent and Production Manager in the manufacture of Plastic and Metal Safety Products.

In 1975 Rick took up a position in a small company designing and manufacturing height safety equipment, Rick has also worked for a number large manufacturers in safety and materials handling sphere involving himself in design, research & development, testing and advisory services, in addition to his interest in manufacturing.

In 1976 Rick assisted in the development and original drafting of Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS1891.1 Series and AS/2626 : 1982 originally the precursor for AS/NZS1891.4 Care and Use of Fall protection equipment as part of the SF015 committee, and has taken the position of drafting leader on that committee and more recently been appointed Chairman of the International Standards ISO/TC94/SC4 committee for fall protection.
Rick is presently the Technical Chair of the Working at Heights Association in a voluntary capacity.
With a full time role as Technical Manager of 3M Fall Protection he is well qualified to provide information and advice on fall protection Standards, products, systems and safe use.