A safety net for working at height
Language: English Series: New Law Journal ; 156(7208) 20 January 2006, 98-99(2)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Examines the impact of the Work at Height Regulations 2005, which came into effect on 6 April 2005. The regulations contain a simple risk assessment procedure, and lay down detailed requirements for training, planning, implementing and supervising any work involving the risk of injury from a fall. Gives particular consideration to the use of ladders in the workplace. Points out that accidents and fatalities involving falls are most common in the construction industry.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L132285 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 132285-1001 |
Examines the impact of the Work at Height Regulations 2005, which came into effect on 6 April 2005. The regulations contain a simple risk assessment procedure, and lay down detailed requirements for training, planning, implementing and supervising any work involving the risk of injury from a fall. Gives particular consideration to the use of ladders in the workplace. Points out that accidents and fatalities involving falls are most common in the construction industry.