Posted By skooter1 Morning all, Need some help on the above subject? On our sites we employ subcontractors, who on times borrow our ladders without permission. This isn’t a problem as they are inspected every week, but it has come to our attention that some electricians are using them. Now I know electricians should use fibreglass ladders, but is there legislation that states this or is it just good practise. Many thanks Skooter1

Posted By skooter1 Thank you.

Posted By Anthony Slinger Sorry, should have also added:- Any work on or near electrical conductors should normally be undertaken dead, however, where work is to be carried live, the conditions to be met are: - • It is unreasonable in all the circumstances for the conductor to be dead; and • It is reasonable in all the circumstances for the person to be at work on or near that conductor while it is live; and • Suitable precautions (including, where necessary, the provision of personal protective equipment) have been taken to prevent injury. This might include fiberglass steps if the work at height assessment finds these are reasonably practicable