When you risk a fall in excess of 3 metres, regulations require fall prevention measures to be put in place. Where a fall from any height could result in harm, an effective means of fall prevention needs to be put in place. This leaflet outlines five systems commonly used when working at height.

See also the Department of Labour Health and Safety Position Paper on working at heights.

Table of Contents

What the law requires
Hazard management
Ladders
Handrails, guardrails and toeboards
Fall arrest devices
Machine-lifted work platforms
Scaffolding
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