BS EN ISO 9001: 2000

Work at Height Regulations (WAHR)

The Work at Height Regulations came into force in April 2005. The Regulations apply to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury.

The regulations place a duty on employers, the self-employed, and any person that controls the work of others (for example facilities managers or building owners who may contract others to work at height).

Duty holders must ensure:

All work at height is properly planned and organised
Those involved in work at height are competent
The risks from work at height are assessed and appropriate work equipment is selected and used
The risks from fragile surfaces are properly controlled; and equipment for work at height is properly inspected and maintained

Failure to comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 could result in:

Workers being badly injured, or worse, killed
Prosecution by the Health & Safety Executive
Prosecution for corporate manslaughter
Heavy fines or even the closure of the business The landmark Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate

Overall, under the Work at Height Regulations (WAHR):

Ladders can be used for access and egress
Ladders can be used to work from
Ladders are legal