Protection from falling, collision and impact: Approved Document K

O N L I N E V E R S I O N K2 Protection from falling See para 3.2 and Diagram 3.1 for location and dimensions Stair Edge of floor Edge of floor Diagram 3.2 Typical locations for guarding Guarding of areas used for maintenance For all buildings 3.4 Where people will use the stairs or ladders to access areas for maintenance they should comply with one of the following. a. If access will be required frequently (e.g. a minimum of once per month): follow provisions such as those suggested for dwellings in this Approved Document (see Diagram 3.1). b. If access will be required less frequently than once a month: it may be appropriate to use temporary guarding or warning notices. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 and the Work at Height Regulations 2005 give provisions for such measures. 3.5 Use signs as specified in the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996. Building Regulations 2010 AAAApppppppprrrroooovvvveeeedddd DDDDooooccccuuuument K, 2013 edition 25 OOO NNN LLL III NNN EEE VVV EEE RRR SSS III OOO NNN