Height safety legislation
Work at Height Regulations 2005
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 outline the need to avoid working at height if possible. When it cannot be avoided, you should ensure the safety of those working at height.
You can find out more about the law in relation to working at height on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website.
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 (external site) cover all parts of the workplace. You need to ensure that all areas where people could fall from a height are properly guarded or covered.
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 state you must assess the risks to employees and make arrangements for their health and safety by effective:
- planning
- organising
- control
- monitoring
- review
Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992
Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992 require you to consider the impacts of personal protection (external site) on work activities. You need to ensure suitable equipment is provided and used.
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (external site) also require consideration of the impacts on work at height.
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) (external site) cover lifting equipment, including lifting of people and place duties on people and companies who own, operate or have control over lifting equipment.