Article: Further consultation on work at height regulations: 2-metre rule.

M2 PRESSWIRE-25 October 2004-UK Government: Further consultation on work at height regulations: 2-metre rule(C)1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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Today, the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) launches a six-week consultation on a proposed regulation to be added to the draft Work at Height Regulations.

This regulation will retain a provision already in construction safety law that requires employers in the construction industry to provide particular work equipment and fall protection measures where work is undertaken at or above two metres.

This proposal is the result of representations made by the construction industry, ...

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