Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we understand the importance of safety in the workplace. No matter what environment you're working in, every individual deserves to feel safe while doing their job.
When it comes to working at height, there are a number of different rules and regulations that must be adhered to. Back in 2005, the UK government passed a piece of legislation titled 'The Work at Height Regulations 2005', which contains a lot of important information pertaining to working at height.
The Work at Height Regulations 2005
Although there is no shortage of literature on how to protect yourself and others when working at height, you may still be wondering exactly what 'working at height' means. How do you know if you're working at height? What work environments count as 'at height'?
If these are questions you've found yourself asking, read on!
'Working at Height' Definition
The official meaning of 'working at height' - according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - is as follows:
"Work at height means work in any place where, if precautions were not taken, a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury."
By this definition, working at height could mean working on a roof, or climbing up a ladder, or even standing on the ground near a hole that you could fall into. (However, permanent staircases in buildings do NOT fall under the category of 'working at height'.)
Note that there's a difference between a fall and a slip / trip. According to the HSE guidelines, "a fall from height has to involve a fall from one level to a lower level".
If you'd like to read more about the official working at height guidelines, the HSE has a very informative website. The information you can find there includes the full definition of working at height, the regulations surrounding this topic, and what safety equipment to use in different work environments.
Working at Height FAQs
Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we're fully dedicated to protecting workers, especially when there's a risk of falling. Click the link below to browse our huge range of fall protection products that can be used when working at height.
Working at Height Equipment
If you're not sure what kind of fall protection system is best for your work environment, don't hesitate to get in touch with our height safety experts.
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