# The Work at Height Regulations 2005, Paragraph


A work positioning system shall be used only if either—
(a) the system includes a suitable backup system for preventing or arresting a fall; and
(b) where the system includes a line as a backup system, the user is connected to it; or
(c) where it is not reasonably practicable to comply with sub-paragraph (a), all practicable measures are taken to ensure that the work positioning system does not fail.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/735/schedule/5/part/2/paragraph/wrapper2n1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/work-at-height-regulations-2005/schedule-5/part-2/paragraph-wrapper2n1
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