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Work at Height Risk Assessment

Work at Height Risk Assessment

A Work at Height Risk Assessment is a targeted inspection designed to identify, evaluate, and control the risks associated with working above ground level. Completing a work at height assessment demonstrates your business’s commitment to employee safety, legal compliance, and proactive risk management – trusted by clients, partners, and regulators across all sectors. With robust work at height management, you reduce the risk of falls, injuries, and costly incidents, while showing you value your team’s wellbeing. Compliancy Group guides you through every step – making work at height compliance clear, practical, and a genuine business advantage.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Benjamin Franklin

Work at Height Risk Assessment

We understand the complexities of working at height and the current legal landscape. Our team brings hands-on experience with risk assessments, control measures, and industry best practice.

No one-size-fits-all here. Whether you need an initial assessment, safe system of work development, staff training, or ongoing compliance advice, our services are fully customised to your operations. We offer flexible support packages—from essential guidance to comprehensive on-site consultancy.

We work exclusively with UKAS-accredited certification bodies and maintain a 100% pass rate for compliance assessments. Our clients trust us to deliver results that stand up to audit and regulatory scrutiny—helping you achieve, maintain, and leverage work at height compliance for business growth.

Compliance shouldn’t slow you down. We help you build safer environments, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency—so you can focus on your core business.

You’ll work directly with our expert team, including leadership involvement from our CEO. We pride ourselves on responsive communication, clear guidance, and ongoing support throughout your compliance journey.

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Work at Height Risk Assessment Benefits for Your Business

Demonstrate compliance to secure contracts and reassure clients, staff, and regulators.

Show your commitment to employee safety, wellbeing, and legal responsibilities.

Minimise the risk of falls, injuries, and costly liabilities.

Enhance your standing as a responsible and trusted employer.

Regular assessments and compliance checks foster a culture of ongoing safety and operational excellence.

Unlock New Opportunities

Boost Credibility

Strengthen Reputation

Strengthen Reputation

Drive Continuous Improvement

Benefits of Compliancy Group Services

From initial assessment to ongoing support, our team ensures you’re always prepared and confident.

We streamline compliance processes, freeing up your team to focus on core business activities.

Services are tailored to your specific business needs, not generic templates.

Ongoing support, training, and regulatory updates keep your business compliant long after inspection.

Our 100% compliance pass rate and exclusive partnerships with UKAS-accredited bodies mean you’re in safe hands.

Expert Guidance at Every Step

Time & Resource Savings

Customised Solutions

Relevant Certifications & Accreditations

FAQ's - Work at Height Risk Assessment

A working at height risk assessment involves these five steps: 1. Identify hazards (potential dangers of the task or environment) 2. Decide who may be harmed and how 3. Evaluate risks and decide on precautions 4. Record findings and implement controls 5. Review and update assessments as needed

Yes, every employer must conduct risk assessments. If you have more than five employees, you must record your findings and identify at-risk groups.

The Work at Height Regulations 2005 apply to any work where there’s a risk of falling and injury. They require all work at height to be properly planned, supervised, and carried out safely.

• Falling from height • Dropping equipment • Ladder mistakes • Poorly stored equipment • Unguarded openings • Fragile surfaces or scaffolds • Poor edge protection • Insufficient protective equipment

Yes, the law requires you to conduct a risk assessment and use it to plan, supervise, and carry out work at height safely.

Yes, risk assessments are a legal requirement for maintaining a safe working environment.

Falls from height are the biggest cause of fatalities and major injuries, especially from roofs, ladders, and fragile surfaces.

Failing to conduct risk assessments can lead to accidents, injuries, fines, prosecutions, and severe harm to employees and your business’s reputation.

There’s no legal maximum working height for a ladder, but ladders are best for access and low-risk, short-duration work. All work at height should be properly risk assessed.