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Working at Height Checklist
Free working at height safety checklist. Select your task type (ladder, scaffold, mobile elevated work platform, roof work), height, and equipment to get a tailored pre-task safety checklist with fall prevention requirements and inspection points. Based on UK Work at Height Regulations 2005.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as "working at height"?
Under UK Work at Height Regulations 2005, working at height means working in any place where, if measures were not taken, a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury. This includes working above or below ground level, and does not require a minimum height — even a fall from a metre can be fatal.
When is a ladder acceptable for working at height?
Ladders are acceptable for short-duration, light-duty tasks (under 30 minutes) where the work can be done from a stable, secure position with three points of contact maintained. They are not suitable for tasks requiring two hands, heavy lifting, or work lasting more than 30 minutes at height. For longer tasks, use a scaffold tower or MEWP instead.
What are the hierarchy of controls for working at height?
Following the Work at Height Regulations 2005: (1) Avoid working at height if possible; (2) Use existing safe work areas (e.g. permanent floor with edge protection); (3) Provide work equipment to prevent falls (scaffolding, MEWP, guard rails); (4) If falls cannot be prevented, mitigate consequences (safety nets, air bags, personal fall arrest systems).
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