To carry out a working at height risk assessment, a competent person must assess the risks, identify relevant precautions and produce a method statement. Follow HSE guidance and the below tips to get started.

According to the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), you or an appointed competent person must complete the below steps in order to manage risk when working at height.

• Carry out a working at height risk assessment
• Identify relevant precautions
• Produce a method statement

But what is a working at height risk assessment, and where do you start? Let’s take a closer look at how to properly carry out a working at height risk assessment.

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