HSE Work at height - update

[Arborisk Team]

The purpose of The Work at Height Regulations 2005 is to prevent death and injury caused by a fall from height. If you are an employer or you control work at height (for example facilities managers or building owners who may contract others to work at height) the Regulations apply to you.

 

The HSE work at height website has been refreshed and two leaflets have been updated:

 

The Work at Height Regulations 2005: a brief guide (INDG401)

 

Safe use of ladders and stepladders: a brief guide (INDG455)

 

For more information visit the HSE website- Work at height - The law

[daltontrees]

Any idea why the guidance has been issued now 9 years after the Regulations came into force?

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Any idea why the guidance has been issued now 9 years after the Regulations came into force?

 

Hi Jules,

 

There has been an 'indg401' (rather aptly referenced to coincide with AFAG401) around since at least May 2007, and there was possibly an earlier version (but I can't find a copy.)

 

I think the 'First Edition' thing here relates to it in this new HSE web format.

 

I am currently working up the flow-chart to be applicable to tree work operations so will post a copy when completed.

 

Regards..

Paul