IRATA
LEGISLATION
UNITED KINGDOM
UK
The Health & Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974 (UK)
CDM
CDM regulations require all parties including clients, planning supervisors, designers, contractors and employers, to address worker safety and share responsibility for it. The responsibility covers building construction, maintenance and demolition.
In April 2005 new Working at Height Regulations were introduced which should be considered in addition to the information below.
Further details on UK Legislation can be found at HSE’s website http://www.hse.gov.uk.