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dandandan

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tripping hazards-hoses how to cover yourself.
« on: May 07, 2008, 10:16:48 pm »
I have insurance but i am constantly worrying when doing a job were someone could trip over my hose,are you covered if you have warning signs etc,are the mats to cover you hoses a good thing,all i was doing at a job recently was stopping to warn people to watch they don`t trip,you always get an ambulance chaser.i only work out of van you see and if the customer doesn`t have a driveway i have to trail my hose across pavement and i know i am taking a chance,has anyone been sued?

mark.laycock1@ntlw

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Re: tripping hazards-hoses how to cover yourself.
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2008, 10:18:48 pm »
hi jim how are you doing?
mark

dandandan

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Re: tripping hazards-hoses how to cover yourself.
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2008, 10:21:38 pm »
great,i e-mailed you tonight mark.

BDCS

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Re: tripping hazards-hoses how to cover yourself.
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2008, 10:39:38 pm »
What about those speed ramp tunnel things the truckmount carpet cleaners use

dandandan

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Re: tripping hazards-hoses how to cover yourself.
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2008, 09:50:02 am »
i`ll look at them,they`ll probably trip over them as well,i want to find out if i am liable if i put signs out each side of pipe,thanks dan

BDCS

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Re: tripping hazards-hoses how to cover yourself.
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2008, 11:56:19 am »
Its impossible to remove all risks but you need to take reasonable steps to prevent the accidents, I just put a couple of cones at each end of the site. Window cleaning warehouse do "caution trailing hoses trip hazard " but how far do you go after all you could get one done in every language !!! Immigrants sue as well !!!!!!!!!! :'(