Guidance - rescue requirements while working from height. Work at Height Regulations 2005 and HSE report 'Harness suspension: review and evaluation of existing information' (Ref.: CRR451/2002). Issue 02
HSC Guidance HSC 01
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
HSC Guidance
Abstract
Provides a consistent approach to protect the health and safety of members while working at height, covering safest methods, requirements for a rescue procedure, types of rescue procedures and medical considerations.
History
Supersedes: HSC 01 Rescue requirements while working at height (SAFed, 2009). First published 2009. Issue 02 dated 31/05/2016.
Subjects
- Health and safety
- Work at height
- Special subject areas
Publisher History
The Safety Assessment Federation (SAFED) represents the UK independent engineering inspection and certification industry. Their technical committees produce a series of authoritative and comprehensive publications, covering a wide variety of areas.
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