HSE renews work at height guidance

To reduce injuries and fatalities employers can now use HSE’s latest guidance to ensure they take the necessary precautions to protect employees. 

HSE’s website also has a range of useful information and sources of advice for employers, including key messages to follow before working from height and some common work-at-height myths. 

There are also useful resources available, including relevant publications which are free to download, including:

Introduction to working at height
Measures employers can take to reduce the risk of their workers falling while working at height 

Safe use of ladders and stepladders 
How, when and where to use ladders and stepladders safely 

Common work at height myths 
False claims made about safely working at height 

Resources
Publications and guidance about working at height 

Working at height - the law 
What the Work at Height Regulations say 

Frequently asked questions 
Common questions about how to safely work at height 

Your industry 
Find the right advice for working at height in your industry 

Useful links 
Links to websites with advice on safe working at height Step-by-step guide

For more information, visit hse.gov.uk