# The Work at Height Regulations 2005, Paragraph 2


A safeguard shall be used only if—
(a) a risk assessment has demonstrated that the work activity can so far as is reasonably practicable be performed safely while using it and without affecting its effectiveness;
(b) the use of other, safer work equipment is not reasonably practicable; and
(c) a sufficient number of available persons have received adequate training specific to the safeguard, including rescue procedures.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/735/schedule/4/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/work-at-height-regulations-2005/schedule-4/paragraph-2
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