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For those who work in the construction industry, Working at Height (WAH) is just a part of the job, often on a daily basis.  The most common questions asked when working at height are as follows:

• What sort of planning do I need to do?
• What equipment will be needed?
• What does the term “a competent person” actually mean?
• How do I ensure that I comply with regulations?

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The roof is a part of a building envelope which covers the uppermost part of a building or shelter, providing protection from the weather, both rain and snow and wind, sunlight and heat.  The word “roof” comes from the Old English “hrof” which means roof, ceiling, top, heaven, sky and also the “highest point of something” from the Proto-Germanic “khrofam”, Dutch “roef” which means  “deckhouse, cabin, coffin-lid, Middle High German “rof” meaning “penthouse” and Old Norse “hrof” meaning “boat shed”.