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Bryan_Dolby

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Re: BS EN 131 Ladder Standards 2018
« Reply #20 on: October 15, 2018, 09:17:28 pm »
Hi Simon

Yes the course as got a lot of benefits
You will learn the correct way in the use of ladders within health and safety law

If anybody as employees
The law says you must give sufficient training  in the task to be done

To me a training course is an excellent tool to do this

At the end of the theory and practical there is a tick box exam to show you have understood the course content

Courses  can be done around the country
London
Manchester
Scotland
Ireland

I teach the course for the FWC in Manchester

Bryan
Bryan Dolby
( Member F.W.C.)
My opinons are my own and nothing to do with the federation of window cleaners

Bryan_Dolby

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Re: BS EN 131 Ladder Standards 2018
« Reply #21 on: October 15, 2018, 09:26:38 pm »
Hi Smudger

Can I ask what course you did

How did they tell you to secure ladder
What was the accreditation for this course

Bryan
Bryan Dolby
( Member F.W.C.)
My opinons are my own and nothing to do with the federation of window cleaners

Smudger

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Re: BS EN 131 Ladder Standards 2018
« Reply #22 on: October 16, 2018, 10:59:01 am »
The ladder association

Level
Insp u
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

Simon Trapani

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Re: BS EN 131 Ladder Standards 2018
« Reply #23 on: October 16, 2018, 07:22:03 pm »
i do see some window cleaners using "domestic" ladders for window cleaning occasionally...now IMO that is stupid...their not half as stable and sturdy as proper trade ladders..... ::)roll

i also use a rojack ladderstopper when using my ladders.....

You actually use one of these dazmond? I just google pictures of one online. I wouldn't trust one of those on any surface. I'd rather be straight onto level dry concrete or tarmac or dug into chippings. If I was on soft enough grass or earth I would stamp the styles into the ground with the bottom rung, making sure the angle was roughly correct without using excessive force.

dazmond

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Re: BS EN 131 Ladder Standards 2018
« Reply #24 on: October 16, 2018, 07:40:58 pm »
i do see some window cleaners using "domestic" ladders for window cleaning occasionally...now IMO that is stupid...their not half as stable and sturdy as proper trade ladders..... ::)roll

i also use a rojack ladderstopper when using my ladders.....

You actually use one of these dazmond? I just google pictures of one online. I wouldn't trust one of those on any surface. I'd rather be straight onto level dry concrete or tarmac or dug into chippings. If I was on soft enough grass or earth I would stamp the styles into the ground with the bottom rung, making sure the angle was roughly correct without using excessive force.

yes i use it for putting ladders on imprinted concrete and certain types of smooth paving slabs...it works a treat....it gives the ladders extra grip

i dont bother using it on rough concrete or grass....no need....the normal rubber feet on my ladders suffices.....
price higher/work harder!

Smudger

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Re: BS EN 131 Ladder Standards 2018
« Reply #25 on: October 17, 2018, 03:36:10 pm »
The Rojacks work well - but like everything you risk access where they work best

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience