Regulations

We have compiled a list of key areas of interest for your industry including useful links for you to download individual documents or guides to assist you in building your knowledge concerning this broad subject.

Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR)

The Work at Height Regulations 2005 (as amended) A brief guide click here

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)

Simple guide to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998

There are also a range of Industry specific leaflets are available from www.hse.gov.uk For rope based access systems for work at height see the HSE document The lifting operations and equipment regulations 1998 ('Loler'). how they apply to rope access systems for work at height

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992

A short guide to the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)

Simple guide to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSW)

Part of the Management Regulations require a suitable and sufficient Risk Assessment to be carried out. The HSE have published a guide ‘Five steps to risk assessment’

Confined Space Regulations 1997

Simple guide to the Confined Space Regulations 1997