Posted By Adam Hammerton In the new WAH regs the heights for guard rails in schedule 2 are only stated for construction work. Does anyone know what this means for non construction work? Is the Workplace regs ACOP height still the standard or is it now 950 mm for everything? Thanks Adam

Posted By Stephen Boardman Hi guys, for what it is worth I have just been on a day's WAHR course. The height of the top guard rail is 950mm for all. the reason for the change, so I am informed is that the average height of a person has increased therefore if this is true, then for a number of individuals the rail would be too low! you may have also noticed that there are no measurements mentioned for the height of toe boards was 150mm, now says suitable and sufficient. But! it also says that the gap between the toe board and the midrail and the gap between the midrail and the top rail must not exceed 470mm. so get your basic mathmatics hats on and you will find the minimum height of the toe board. nice of them to make it simple for us eh!! Regards Steve

Posted By Ken Taylor Reg 13(5) is to do with installed fences to prevent falling into substances. The guidance here always was related to Building Regs standards and not temporary fencing in construction work - so this remains. Whenever fixed fencing is found necessary (eg by risk assessment) for protecting pedestrians from falls from height (rather than persons at work), I would expect Building Regs standards to be applied - but clear guidance would be welcomed.