Posted By Merv Newman Play them the Gerard Hoffnung tape. Seriously though, THEY should be able to prove to YOU that their equipment is safe and suitable. No immediately relevant comments on Gin and Tonic. Or even Gin and It. Sorry. Merv

Posted By Jeffrey Watt Philosophically speaking the client always ends up paying, its just a matter of when and how much. http://www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs/90-4.htm#para19 Above the HELA circular advising inspectors what to look for when enforcing LOLER, just in case they don't believe that the Gin wheel is lifting equipment, although not specifically mentioned under accessories definition in para 22. If they don't like that use diplomacy. Tell them to get off your effin site till their boss arrives in his big expensive jeep and he sorts it out with you, I'm sure he'll be pleased having to drive 80 miles in the opposite direction from the golf course at 3 in the evening to wipe your behinds for you. There is of course only an insignificantly small number of contractors who are lary and cut corners and such behaviour on the part of the safety professional is a last ditch attempt to resolve matters satisfactorily. Diplomacy (I can also spell some other big words). Jeff