The HSE work at height regulations are a set of rules that govern the work that can be carried out at height and the precautions that must be taken to protect workers from falling. The regulations are designed to prevent falls from height, which are one of the most common causes of serious injury and death in the workplace.

The main provisions of the HSE work at height regulations are as follows:

• Employers must assess the risks of work at height and take appropriate precautions to prevent falls.
• Work at height must be planned and supervised by a competent person.
• Workers must be provided with the appropriate equipment and training to work at height safely.
• Collective protection measures, such as guard rails and nets, must be used wherever possible to prevent falls.
• If collective protection measures are not possible, personal protective equipment (PPE), such as harnesses and lanyards, must be used to prevent falls.

The HSE work at height regulations apply to all workplaces where there is a risk of falling from height, including:

• Construction sites
• Factories
• Warehouses
• Offices
• Retail stores
• Farms

If you are unsure whether the HSE work at height regulations apply to your workplace, you should contact the HSE for advice.

Here are some tips for employers to comply with the HSE work at height regulations:

• Conduct a risk assessment of all work at height activities.
• Implement a safe system of work for all work at height activities.
• Provide employees with the appropriate equipment and training to work at height safely.
• Supervise work at height activities to ensure that the safe system of work is being followed.
• Maintain all work at height equipment in good condition.

By following these tips, employers can help to ensure that their employees are working at height safely and that the HSE work at height regulations are being complied with.