What is the main concern of the Work at Height Regulations?

The main concern of the Work at Height Regulations is preventing falls during work at elevated positions. This regulation is specifically designed to ensure that risks associated with working at heights are properly managed and mitigated. Falls from height are one of the leading causes of serious injury and fatalities in various industries, particularly construction.

To address this concern, the regulations mandate comprehensive risk assessments to determine the potential for falls, the use of appropriate fall protection measures, and safe work practices. The emphasis is on minimizing exposure to dangerous situations that could lead to falls by implementing safer access methods, using guardrails, harnesses, and ensuring that workers are properly trained to handle work at height safely.

Other concerns, such as managing exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring proper manual handling techniques, and providing personal protective equipment, also contribute to workplace safety but do not specifically target the issues related to working at height as the primary focus of the Work at Height Regulations.