New regulations on work at height came into force on 6 April 2005, by the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) .
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 consolidate previous legislation on working at height and will implement European Council Directive 2001/45/EC concerning minimum safety and health requirements for the use of equipment for work at height (The temporary Work at Height Directive or TWAHD).
The Regulations will apply to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause injury.
They place duties on employers, the self employed, and any person that controls the work of others to the extent of their control. (For example facilities managers or building owners who may contract others to work at height).
The regulations will not apply to the provision of instruction or leadership in caving or climbing by the way of sport, recreation, team building or similar activities.
