Work at height planning and pre start record Great Britain
Plan the specific work and suitable controls. This record is not a scaffold, access equipment or fall protection qualification.
This version uses Great Britain guidance. Check Northern Ireland requirements separately before adapting it.
These editable fields stay on this page while it is open. Export a record to keep it. This tool does not send entered information to ESG. Keep sensitive personal or medical information in the appropriate separate process.
| Planning question | Workplace arrangement | Owner or check |
|---|---|---|
| Can work at height be avoided | ||
| Task, location, duration and people affected | ||
| Preventing falls and selecting equipment | ||
| Equipment condition and competent users | ||
| Work area separation and falling objects | ||
| Weather, access and changed conditions | ||
| Emergency and rescue arrangements where relevant | ||
| Instruction, permits and final pre-start decision |
Edit the fields and table, then export your record.
How to use this record
- Identify the actual task, workplace and responsible person.
- Adapt the prompts, record what was explained or observed and keep unfinished actions visible.
- Assign an owner and review arrangement. Export a copy to your appropriate workplace record system.
The example button loads an illustrative entry. It is not a completed workplace assessment, training record or authorisation.
Official sources
Source references checked 2026-10-30. The practical examples are original ESG examples to adapt to the actual work.