Legislation

The purpose of The Work at Height Regulations 2005 is to prevent death and injury caused by a fall from height.

What is a Working At Height Medical?

A WAH Medical is for anyone that works above ground, for example:

• Abseilers
• Riggers
• Miners
• Rooftop workers
• Telecom engineers

The Working at Height Regulations 2005 state that all employees who work at height should undergo a medical assessment, in order to reduce the risk of falls and injury.

What is included in the medical?

Usually for working at height, a safety critical medical is required. The main assessments included are:

• General Health (Weight, Height, BMI, BP, Pulse, Urinalysis for Proteins & Sugars, Finger Prick test for Glucose and Cholesterol)
• Audiometry (Hearing test)
• Respiratory (Lung Function)
• Vision 
• Musculoskeletal 
• Previous Medical History Questionnaire