HSE and Local Authority Inspectors have had formal training on the Work at Height Regulations. These presentations form the basis of this training. They have been made available in the spirit of openness to enable health and safety professionals, employers and people who work at height to understand more about the HSE approach to the Work at Height Regulations. The files are a PDF copy of PowerPoint presentations including speaker notes. They are not formal guidance on the Work at Height Regulations.
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A recent HSE survey found that 92% of people working in education work at height at some point; 87 of these people suffered a major injury following a fall during 2004/05.
The guidance helps identify work at height activity within the education sector and some of the hazards to look for. It also gives advice on good practice. It has been made available for duty holders in the education sector to download and use as the basis for assessing the risk to people who work at height.
This guidance has been produced by the South West Education Safety Advisers Panel with advice from HSE.
WAHSA have published some leaflets on use of work positioning and fall arrest equipment for work at height. They cover issues such as when to use PPE, anchors, lanyards and inspection requirements.
To find out more visit the WAHSA website.
The Glass and Glazing Federation have produced a code of practice for work at height in the domestic and replacement window industry.
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