"Working at height is part of many jobs. Builders do it. Roofers do it. Even warehouse staff sometimes do it. But climbing up, reaching out or working on top of things always carries risk. Falls from height remain a top cause of serious injuries and deaths at work in the UK. One wrong step or a missed check can lead to disaster. That's where risk assessments come in."
"A risk assessment is a check. It's a way to spot dangers before someone gets hurt. It's not guesswork or paperwork for the sake of it. It's a legal must. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Work at Height Regulations 2005 set the rules. Anyone planning or doing work at height must follow them. That includes employers, site managers and workers."
"A risk assessment looks at what might go wrong. It checks who could get hurt and how bad it could be. Then it finds ways to stop that from happening. In simple terms, it's about thinking ahead and acting before things go wrong. The law says every employer must carry out one before any height-related task. If they skip it, they put people at risk and open themselves to legal trouble."
Working at height carries high risk of serious injury and death because one slip or missed check can have severe consequences. A risk assessment legally required under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Work at Height Regulations 2005 identifies potential hazards, evaluates who could be harmed and how, and specifies measures to eliminate or control risks. Core steps include spotting hazards, evaluating risks and taking precautions, recording findings, and reviewing when conditions change. Common hazards include unstable ladders, weak roofs, unprotected edges, slippery scaffolds, and adverse weather. Proper assessments reduce accidents and legal exposure.
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