Posted By Charley Farley-Trelawney Yes, most, (but not all) take account of the changes. (Method statements from contractors that is) Some incorrectly refer to the 2006 regs (not sure where that one comes from) and some, (only a small minority) are not even aware they changed. Lets be fair though it was only ever so slightly. Hands up all those that never had a 2 metre rule anyway! Yes I thought so. Charles

Posted By Frank Hallett The WaH Regs were officially touted as the bringing together of current good practices and formalising some mildly new approaches. Unfortunately, because of the way that the regs were written, there are as many anomalies that require the unquestioning acceptance of bizarre acts of faith as before! The police horse statement is a classic as this is simply a case of inefficient Regulation Drafters and Legislators trying to shut the stable door after the horse has climbed over it 'cos they let it! Note that the guidance doesn't include, for instance, ordinary mortals riding horses at work - the implication of the Guidance [sic] statement is that the Police are exempted [they aren't]. Simply be aware that the actual Regulation has absolutely no exemption nor derogation for that particular type of work at height unless it's been issued in Council and not publicised; if it has been publicised, could someone please show me the official exemption or derogation and I shall hold my hands up and admit insufficient knowledge on this topic. The moral of this sorry state of affairs - I'm reminded of the Factories Act S14 & HMFI Frost case. The legislation simply doesn't say what people thought it is supposed to because it was written with the deliberate intention of having the widest possible catchment. Frank Hallett