# The Work at Height Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005, Paragraph 1

Extent: N.I.

Every employer shall ensure that a ladder is used for work at height only if a risk assessment under regulation 3 of the Management Regulations has demonstrated that the use of more suitable work equipment is not justified because of the low risk and –
(a) the short duration of use; or
(b) existing features on site which he cannot alter.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2005/279/schedule/7/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/work-at-height-regulations-northern-ireland-2005/schedule-7/paragraph-1
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