The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has launched a consultation on a proposal to amend the current Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR), to include those who are paid to lead or train climbing and caving activities in the adventure activity sector. The proposed amendments apply only to people working in the sector and do not affect sport or leisure climbing or caving.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has worked closely with the adventure activity sector to produce sector specific guidance to assist those affected by the proposed changes. The guidance and draft regulation amendments are contained in the consultation document, “Proposal for Work at Height (Amendment) Regulations” (CD204), which can be downloaded from www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs/cd204.htm . Comments on the consultation should be sent to the HSE before 31st October 2006.

Source: www.hse.gov.uk (accessed 01/09/06)

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