Consultation Response The consultation period on the proposed rules has now finished. The MCofS collated views from the Scottish mountaineering community and these were incorporated into a joint response from all the Adventure Activity Sector organisations. The response which was submitted can be read here (pdf file).

Work at Height Regulations Consultative Document Consultation 4 December 2003 to 2nd April 2004 For details see : www.hse.gov.uk Annex A Page 37 (Fragile Surfaces) Page 49 (Rope Access and Positioning Techniques) The Regulations will implement the Temporary Work at Heights Directive (2001/45/EC) in Great Britain. The Directive sets out minimum requirements for the selection and use of all work equipment used at height, and specifically lays down requirements for scaffolding, ladders and rope access. The proposed Regulations are intended to cover all industries and work activities carried out at height, from large construction projects to simple tasks such as climbing a ladder to change a light bulb. The aim of the proposed Regulations is to contribute to a reduction in the number of falls from height occurring during work, which presently account for around 50-60 fatalities and 4,000 major injuries a year.