The Work at Height Regulations 2005

PART 4E+W+SADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FALL ARREST SYSTEMS

1.  A fall arrest system shall incorporate a suitable means of absorbing energy and limiting the forces applied to the user's body.E+W+S

2.  A fall arrest system shall not be used in a manner—E+W+S

(a)which involves the risk of a line being cut;

(b)where its safe use requires a clear zone (allowing for any pendulum effect), which does not afford such zone; or

(c)which otherwise inhibits its performance or renders its use unsafe.