The Work at Height Regulations 2005 No. 735

SCHEDULE 5 REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS

PART 1 REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS

2.  A personal fall protection system shall—

(a) be suitable and of sufficient strength for the purposes for which it is being used having regard to the work being carried out and any foreseeable loading;

(b) where necessary, fit the user;

(c) be correctly fitted;

(d) be designed to minimise injury to the user and, where necessary, be adjusted to prevent the user falling or slipping from it, should a fall occur; and

(e) be so designed, installed and used as to prevent unplanned or uncontrolled movement of the user.