The Work at Height Regulations 2005 regulations set out requirements for the management of risks from working at height. They apply to:
All employers
Self-employed persons responsible for work at height
Any person other than a self-employed person, in relation to work by a person under his control to the extent of his control (for example, this may include a facilities manager who contracts window cleaners or other people to carry out work at height)
Background
‘Working at height’ means work in any place where, if there were no precautions in place, a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury.
Working at height remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries in the workplace. Common causes include falls from ladders and falls through fragile roofs. The purpose of regulation is to prevent death and injury from a fall from height. By taking simple and practical measures, employers can reduce the risk of workers falling while working at height.
