Working at Height

Accessing and working at height are significant operational safety issues for many building services contractors. The ECA works with the HSE and other industry bodies and equipment providers, to help contractors and to ensure safe working practices.

Contractors will find a range of useful information and guidance on safe work at height on the HSE website. This website also features WAIT, the ‘Work at height Access equipment Information Toolkit’, which can help contractors to assess the risks and select the right equipment for the job.

Ladder Safety

To help you make sure you use the right type of ladder, and that you know how to use it safely, the HSE website has updated guidance on staying safe when using ladders at work. It now includes:

more detail on competency, and what that means for ladder users and those managing ladder use on site
key safety advice for using telescopic ladders
practical tips for using combination and multi-purpose ladders
good practice for securing ladders

This section includes information on leading access equipment organisations and providers.

Taking the right steps - PASMA

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Choosing the right access equipment is a key part of any task that requires work at height. Many electricians use access equipment at work and often times Low level steps or platforms are utilised for installation and maintenance tasks.

Published 23 Oct 2023 Last reviewed 23 Oct 2023

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ECA Working at Height - Checklist C

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This checklist covers some key factors to consider when carrying out a risk assessment under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAH).

Published 16 Jan 2017 Last reviewed 16 Jan 2017