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These regulations were introduced in order to recognise and reduce the risks associated with injury from falling, even if it is at or below ground level. The HSE recommend that, where possible, work at height should be avoided. However the governing principle of the regulations is that you must do all reasonably practicable actions to prevent anyone falling.
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 applies to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury. As an employer the guidance details the following areas that should be considered:
Planning
This includes reviewing the risks and making appropriate plans for the completion of any work which will be at height.
Weather
Take into account any weather conditions which may impact the work being undertaken.
Staff Training
Ensuring all staff working at height have had appropriate training.
The Place where the work is to be done
Ensure that the location of the work is safe and any risks have been mitigated.
Equipment, temporary structures and safety features
Ensure appropriate equipment is used at a location and the appropriate safety features are being used correctly.
Inspection
A competent person should inspect the location and working environment including any structures that have been constructed prior to starting work to ensure that it is safe to undertake the work.
Fragile Surfaces
You must ensure that the condition of any surfaces have been taken into account and these conditions have been taken into account in the planning of the work.
Falling Objects
You must ensure that there is no risk of falling objects or mitigated this risk so an
The following websites – http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/ or http://www.hse.gov.uk contain more detailed information and guidance on Working at Height Legislation.
July 28th, 2011
