This article is based on guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Your requirements
You must make sure:
- All work at height is properly planned and supervised
- Those involved in work at height are competent, and have the skills, knowledge and experience for the particular job
- The risks from work at height are assessed, and appropriate equipment is selected and used
You should also make sure the:
- Risks of working on or near fragile surfaces are properly managed
- Equipment used for work at height is properly inspected and maintained
What counts as working at height?
Work above ground/floor level Could fall from an edge, through an opening or fragile surface, or Could fall from ground level into an opening in a floor or a hole in the
