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A safety net for working at height

By: 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.

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.