[Paul Coleman]

I regularly use a hop up to do trad work on bungalows too where the ground falls away.  Nothing dangerous in it.  The thing I use is actually designed to be a hop up.

[WCE]

The thing is not so much the danger to himself but what about others? If he was to slip and drop the pole he could drop it straight on someones head or given how close he is to the road he could easily drop it through someones windscreen with dire consequences. Also, The estate that the pictures taken on is still being developed and the road shown is on the main traffic route into the site and is also on the route to the local school so does get busy. Personally I don't care so much for his personal safety (thats his choice) but do think he should consider the potential danger to others. How would feel if someone dropped a pole on your child's head?

I regularly use a hop up to do trad work on bungalows too where the ground falls away.  Nothing dangerous in it.  The thing I use is actually designed to be a hop up.

That maybe the case but your not using an 18ft pole off it. There is no comparison  what you do is totally different and the risks different.

[Sir Squeaky]

I regularly use a hop up to do trad work on bungalows too where the ground falls away.  Nothing dangerous in it.  The thing I use is actually designed to be a hop up.

Does it look like this?
I'm not sure it's legal.

[Paul Coleman]

I regularly use a hop up to do trad work on bungalows too where the ground falls away.  Nothing dangerous in it.  The thing I use is actually designed to be a hop up.

Does it look like this?
I'm not sure it's legal.

[poleman]

poleman your so into to health and safety ..

Errr YES I have a duty of care to my employees : 

Andy

[craig b]

so its you on the flyer then with out your safety gear on
nice one good example

[Mr H]

so its you on the flyer then with out your safety gear on
nice one good example

Seeing as it is a "staged" picture then a lot of H and S issues are already covered. No need for Hi-viz as it doesn't look like a public area. No need for a hard hat. He is posing for a picture and so not working, not even from a ladder, then no need for protective footwear. As there are other members of staff around and private property then the need for signs is either reduced or removed.........

So which Health and Safety reg is he actually breaking Craig.......?

Regards
Mr H

[frames to panes]

Is the original picture in this thread not staged? He looks rather like a well known member from Somerset who's missus often does a bit of wfp too think someone's having a giggle here ?

[craig b]

ok its staged as i  thought .
if you our so h&s perfect you should know that  you should always think safe and be safe  
if he had done a risk assesment and method statement for that job surely he would have safe working  methods in it  if he thought he needed them or not..

hes not perfect just like us all .
you just dont no when an accident could happen. ( think SAFE think SMART!!)

he could put that on his van..

[frames to panes]

Or trailer?

[Moderator David@stives]

This is true

A pole supplier reccommended i do the same as the man in the picture to raise and lower there pole.

Dave