Work at Height Regulations 2005 Risk Assessment & Control Audit
This checklist covers compliance with Work at Height Regulations 2005 and applicable UK statutory requirements for construction operations. Non-compliance can result in unlimited fines and up to two years imprisonment under Work at Height Regulations 2005 and HSWA 1974 Section 33.
- Industry: Construction
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
- Role: Safety Manager
- Total Items: 20
- Compliance: Work at Height Regulations 2005, HSE INDG401, BS EN 363:2008, PUWER 1998
Work at Height Risk Assessment & Legal Hierarchy
Verify WAH risk assessment, hierarchy of control, and equipment inspection per WAH Regulations 2005.
- Is a risk assessment for work at height completed and reviewed before each work activity?
- Has the hierarchy of control been applied (avoid, prevent fall, mitigate consequences)?
- Are access equipment (ladders, towers, platforms) inspected before use and by a Competent Person?
- Attach photo of height work risk assessment, equipment inspection records, and competency certificates:
Competence, Monitoring & Outstanding Actions
Verify worker competence, active monitoring programme, and outstanding corrective actions.
- Are all workers competent for their tasks (trained, experienced, or supervised as appropriate)?
- Is monitoring and measurement of key compliance indicators carried out at required frequencies?
- Number of outstanding corrective actions from previous inspection or audit:
- Attach photo of training records, monitoring reports, and corrective action tracker:
Emergency Procedures, Signage & Legal Notices
Verify emergency procedures, mandatory statutory signage, and drill records.
- Are emergency procedures documented, practiced through drills, and records maintained?
- Are all statutory notices, signage, and warnings correctly displayed per applicable regulations?
- Overall compliance with applicable UK statutory requirements:
- Attach photo of emergency drill records, statutory signage register, and compliance certificates:
Enforcement Compliance & Management Review
Verify enforcement notice compliance, management review programme, and senior accountability.
- Have all findings from previous regulatory inspections, enforcement notices, and prohibition orders been resolved?
- Is management review of the health and safety management system conducted at least annually?
- Number of open enforcement actions or improvement notices outstanding:
- Senior Responsible Officer certification of inspection completion:
Corrective Actions & Inspector Sign-Off
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- List all deficiencies identified in this inspection:
- Overall compliance status?
- Corrective actions assigned to (name and department):
- Inspector digital signature and date:
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Why Use This Work at Height Regulations 2005 Risk Assessment & Control Audit?
This work at height regulations 2005 risk assessment & control audit helps construction teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for safety manager professionals, this checklist covers 20 critical inspection points across 5 sections. Recommended frequency: quarterly.
Ensures compliance with Work at Height Regulations 2005, HSE INDG401, BS EN 363:2008, PUWER 1998. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Work at Height Regulations 2005 Risk Assessment & Control Audit cover?
This checklist covers 20 inspection items across 5 sections: Work at Height Risk Assessment & Legal Hierarchy, Competence, Monitoring & Outstanding Actions, Emergency Procedures, Signage & Legal Notices, Enforcement Compliance & Management Review, Corrective Actions & Inspector Sign-Off. It is designed for construction operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed quarterly. Each completion takes approximately 20-30 minutes.
Who should use this Work at Height Regulations 2005 Risk Assessment & Control Audit?
This checklist is designed for Safety Manager professionals in the construction industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.