Reg 4 of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 requires employers to ensure work at height is planned, supervised and carried out safely, as far as is reasonably practicable. It goes on to make clear that work planning has to include emergencies and rescue.
Beyond this simple sounding legal expectation lie the detailed practicalities of emergency rescue. An emergency is unexpected, and often in dangerous circumstances, so excellent planning is a must.
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