Working at height comes with a range of risks and regulations that you must adhere to for workplace health and safety. The HSA has published a brief on the Work at Height Regulations.

What is working at height?

Work at height is work in any place, including a place at, above or below ground level, where a person could be injured if they fell from that place. Access and egress to a place of work can also be work at height. 

• Working on trestles
• Working on a flat roof
• Erecting false work or formwork
• Working on a ladder
• Working at ground level adjacent to an excavation;
• Working on formwork within an excavation
• Working near or adjacent to fragile materials

For more information on the HSA’s Work at Height article.

One Call Training specialises in Working at Height Training through our various courses. Our half day courses are designed to cover the essential points for those working at height. Get in touch to get trained on the health and safety regulations for working at heights.