Organisation and planning4

1

Every employer shall ensure that work at height is—

a

properly planned;

b

appropriately supervised; and

c

carried out in a manner which is so far as is reasonably practicable safe,

and that its planning includes the selection of work equipment in accordance with regulation 7.

2

Reference in paragraph (1) to planning of work includes planning for emergencies and rescue.

3

Every employer shall ensure that work at height is carried out only when the weather conditions do not jeopardise the health or safety of persons involved in the work.

4

Paragraph (3) shall not apply where members of the police, fire, ambulance or other emergency services are acting in an emergency.