[eddie d]

i am unsure about this eu directive.does it ban ladders ? is it inforceable? when is it suposed 2 take effect?   
any comments welcome
eddie d

[replacement]

What i understand from reading information is ladders are not banned, but must bne used in a safe manner ie ladder saftey devices.

Justin

[paulp]

Hello there, yes ladders will not be banned, But the great eu law of working at height exists. I have spoken to the HSE executive and although there is a working at height directive the HSE will not enforce this, especially as it is, in my oppinion, practically unenforceable. But i will in the future look at wfps as i must be the only window cleaner scared of heights.... If i could clean bungalows all the time i would.. At the end of the day there are 10 people on avarege being killed falling from ladders every year, so any type of law is surely appriciated to help us all?
I would like to see some type of license or basic ladder training...

[pjulk]

paulp said -

i must be the only window cleaner scared of heights

No my brother is also so he only does ground floor.

Paul