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<p>The Work at Height Regulations 2005 set out the approach necessary to ensure the
safety of people working at height. They place clear responsibilities on employers
and those in control of any work at height to prevent falls by making sure work is
properly planned, supervised, and undertaken by competent people. This includes using
the right type of equipment including, where suitable, ladders.</p><p> </p><p>In 2022/23,
40 fatal injuries were due to falls from a height accounting for 30% of all worker
deaths<sup>1 </sup>over the year. The level of fatality and major injury arising from
falls is still high so there is an ongoing need for the regulations to focus attention
on the issue.</p><p> </p><p>Following the announcement of the Retained EU Law (Revocation
and Reform) Bill, Heath and Safety engagement with industry groups and trade organisations
demonstrated extensive support to retain the Work at Height Regulations. The Regulations
are well embedded in the health and safety framework and recognised as a key instrument
in ensuring effective workplace health and safety standards.</p><p><sup> </sup></p><p><sup>1</sup><a
href="https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/assets/docs/fatalinjuries.pdf" target="_blank">Work-related
fatal injuries in Great Britain, 2023 (hse.gov.uk)</a></p>
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