Duty to minimise risks
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9.—(1) The employer shall take appropriate measures to minimise the risks inherent in the work equipment for work at height selected by application of the regulation 8 criteria.
(2) Where necessary, the measures taken under paragraph (1) shall include the installation of safeguards which shall be of a suitable configuration and strength—
(a)to prevent, or where that is not possible, arrest falls from a height; and
(b)as far as possible, to preclude injury to workers.