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The Work at Height Regulations 2005

A brief guide to the 2005 regulations. (as amended)

This document is written for employers, the self-employed and anyone who works at height. It tells you what you need to do to comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005, as amended by the Work at Height (Amendment) Regulations 2007.

Simple guide to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998

This guide provides information about the legal requirements of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) which came into force on 5 Dec 1998.

It gives a general indication of some of the main requirements of the Regulations.

Thorough examination of lifting equipment – a simple guide for employers

This leaflet provides advice on the options you have under LOLER relating to the requirement for thorough examination and inspection of lifting equipment and explains the benefits of having an ‘examination scheme’.

Height Safe Absolutely – Essential Health and Safety information for people who Work at Height

This guide provides advice for users of ladders and access scaffolds. It will also help those who select and specify equipment.

The Selection and Management of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms

This information sheet is aimed at those responsible for selecting, specifying and managing mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) on site and should be read alongside Preventing falls from boom­type mobile elevating work platforms.

Preventing falls from Boom-type Mobile Elevating Work Platforms

This information sheet explains how to prevent falls, not just mitigate the effects once a fall occurs. It also explains how to select suitable fall protection equipment where the risk cannot be adequately controlled. All types of boom (articulated and telescopic) mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), commonly known as ‘cherry pickers’, are covered.