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Working At Height

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What is Working at Height?

The HSE defines working at height as any place where a person could fall and suffer injury. This includes work above ground level, near openings such as roof edges or fragile surfaces, or inside structures where a fall could occur. It covers both routine maintenance and one-off tasks.

The risks are significant. Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities in the UK. That is why the Work at Height Regulations 2005 set out strict requirements for anyone planning or carrying out such work.

Risks of Non-Compliance

Not following the law can lead to severe consequences: fines, enforcement action, project delays, and, most importantly, serious injury or loss of life. The regulations require employers and duty holders to:

Avoid work at height wherever possible.
Avoid work at height wherever possible.
Prevent falls by using the right equipment and access methods.
Prevent falls by using the right equipment and access methods.
Mitigate the risk when avoidance is not possible by limiting the distance and impact of a fall.
Mitigate the risk when avoidance is not possible by limiting the distance and impact of a fall.

Other measures include proper planning, competent operatives, risk assessments, and rescue procedures. Duty holders must also ensure equipment is suitable, inspected, and maintained.

Rope Access Explained: Is It Right for Your Project?

Discover How ADSS Delivers Safe, Cost-Effective Access Solutions

Working at height or in hard-to-reach locations can be a challenge. Traditional methods like scaffolding aren’t always practical, and that’s where rope access comes in.

At Access Direct Site Services (ADSS), we’ve created a free mini guide to help you understand when rope access is the right choice, why it works, and how our certified team can deliver safe, efficient results for your project.

Fill out the form and a copy will be sent straight to your inbox.

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What ADSS Offers

ADSS provides a complete working at height service designed to keep people safe and projects compliant. Our capabilities include:

Risk assessments and safe systems of work tailored to each site.
Risk assessments and safe systems of work tailored to each site.
Rescue planning, ensuring no work starts without a clear and rehearsed emergency procedure.
Rescue planning, ensuring no work starts without a clear and rehearsed emergency procedure.
Specialist access expertise, including rope access, man safe systems, confined space rescue, and safety netting.
Specialist access expertise, including rope access, man safe systems, confined space rescue, and safety netting.
Training and knowledge, with technicians certified to IRATA standards and experienced in applying Work at Height Regulations on live projects.
Training and knowledge, with technicians certified to IRATA standards and experienced in applying Work at Height Regulations on live projects.
Rapid mobilisation, with response times often within 24 hours for urgent or unforeseen requirements.
Rapid mobilisation, with response times often within 24 hours for urgent or unforeseen requirements.

This approach ensures that whether it’s planned maintenance or an emergency response, work at height can be carried out safely, legally, and efficiently.

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Benefits of Professional Support

Working at height brings significant risks, and the benefits of using a professional service go well beyond simply meeting legal requirements. With ADSS, projects are planned, compliant, and carried out by trained teams who know how to deliver safely and efficiently.

The key advantages include:

Safer conditions

Operatives and contractors benefit from properly managed systems, certified equipment, and strict safety procedures

Full compliance

All work follows the Work at Height Regulations 2005, reducing the risk of enforcement action or fines.

Reduced liability

Employers, building owners, and project managers gain peace of mind knowing their duty of care is clear and documented.

Experienced teams

Access to specialists trained in multiple access methods, from rope access to man safe systems.

Minimal disruption

Flexible solutions mean projects continue with less interference to other site operations.

By choosing ADSS, clients protect their people, their programmes, and their reputations while keeping projects running smoothly.

Ready To Discuss Your Next Project?

If you need support with working at height, from risk assessments to full project delivery, contact ADSS today. Our team will assess your requirements, prepare a safe system of work, and provide the certified expertise needed to keep your site compliant and your people protected.

Why Choose ADSS?

ADSS combines technical expertise with a strong safety culture, ensuring that every working at height project is carried out to the highest standards. Our teams are fully certified, regularly trained, and supported by detailed risk assessments and method statements. By integrating rope access, man safe systems, and other specialist methods, we create solutions that are tailored to the specific challenges of each site and project. Clients trust us because we bring proven experience across construction, civil engineering, and facilities management, along with the ability to mobilise quickly for both planned and emergency work. Above all, our safety-first approach protects people, keeps programmes on track, and safeguards reputations.

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Whether you need rope access, confined space entry, or civil engineering support, our team will provide a tailored quote or arrange a site visit to assess your project requirements.

A member of our team will review your request and contact you promptly. Site visits can be arranged if needed.

Trusted by commercial clients across the UK for nearly 30 years, we deliver safe, reliable, and efficient solutions.

Simply complete the form, and a member of our friendly team will be in touch as soon as possible.

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We meet the highest industry standards, ensuring safety, quality and reliability on every project.

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