Working at Height Regulations – When did you see one of your employees or contractors break the Law!!
If you let a contractor mend a roof, erect signs, or undertake other property maintenance or construction work and they use a ladder you could be “landing for a huge fall” and could be prosecuted under the Working at Height Regulations (WAHR).
The Working at Height Regulations (WAHR) is intended to prevent and stop work at heights where it is not possible to ensure that ALL work is performed safely. The Working at Height Regulations also involve the ensuring that equipment had been chosen appropriately whether this is ladder, a mobile access tower or scaffolding.
Under the Working AT Height Regulations responsibility is placed on employers, the self-employed and employees as well as contractors who may use the ladders!
The WAHR require employers and the self-employed to put in place of arrangements for:
* Eliminating or minimising risks from work at height
* Organising and planning work at height
* Selecting suitable work for equipment to perform work at height
So the next time you are looking to employ a contractor to work at heights, ensure that they take full account of the above safety requirements or you could be liable for any accident on your premises. Whilst it may seem a good idea to go for the cheaper quote because the contractor is using the inappropriate equipment – it could cost you a lot more , possibly your business and your financial security in the future.
RCL Building Services strictly adhere to the Working at Heights Regulations (WAHR), so you can be assured that your employees and anyone visiting your premises are not at risk.
