1. Introduction Steve Richardson HM Inspector of Health and Safety
Cardiff Based
Responsible for enforcing various activities
Engineering (light and heavy)
Wood
Agriculture and Forestry
Plastics
Domestic Gas
Also responsible for the NHS/Police/Fire etc..

2. Work at height.

3. Work at height – the risks.
Biggest killer in industry (29% of all fatals).
Since 2005 no more 6 foot/2 metre rule.
The 2005 regulations require that work at height is “planned”.
HSE is not out to “ban ladders”.
Ladders and step ladders suitable for short duration work only.

4. Planning to work at height?
Is it necessary?
Can you prevent a fall likely to cause death or serious injury?
Can you mitigate the effects of a fall?
Can you arrest a fall?

5. The use of ladders and stepladders.
Suitable for short duration work.
Should be in good condition.
Should be properly footed or braced/tied.
Should only be used where there are three points of contact.
Should be used with stability devices and stand offs.

6. Falls from Height?

7. Falls from height?

10. Falls from height – the solution.

11. Falls from Height – Case study 2

12. Select the
Prosecutions
and Notices Databases

13. What are the alternatives?

14. What are the alternatives?
Podium Steps
Work Platforms.

15. For higher access?
Tower scaffold
MEWP’s

16. Sources of information

17. Sources of information
HSE Work at Height website:
Safe use of ladders (INDG 455) :
HSE Work at Height Tool (WAIT) :
Working at height a brief guide:
Fragile Roofs, safe working practices:
Common Work at Height Myths:

18. Thank You.
Any Questions?