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I've been given the task of looking for a solution to this ladder work. The work is low duration fixing marks around stone window sills, There are multiple properties per day requiring the work and is an on going project no access to property for MWEP Ladder angle is obviously wrong and my concern is that it slips, even with someone footing it, or the guy damaging the extension or going through it.
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So what is the question - what is the solution?
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I'm looking for ideas on equipment ideally that others may have used in the past. I've spoken to hire companies and they dont have anything thats portable. I'm sure there must be roofers on here who will have seen or used something to make it safer. I'm guessing the arcitect of the houses never thought that people might want to reach the upper windows.
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Ladders are acceptable for short duration work, but there is a risk. Ideally ladders should be secured to the property with a 20mm eyebolt and strap. A karibiner and harness can then be used to provide the operative with fall protection. This method of course takes time and time is money...your choice.
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Conservatory Ladder may help. 
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Originally Posted by: Stuart369  Conservatory Ladder may help.
thanks, I'll look at those, I think they will be suitable. out of interest how did you insert a pic? I struggled
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Originally Posted by: craigroberts76 Originally Posted by: Stuart369 Conservatory Ladder may help.
thanks, I'll look at those, I think they will be suitable. out of interest how did you insert a pic? I struggled
Just a copy and paste I think Craig (I may of used Ctrlc -Ctrlv)
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They don’t look like very big sills (and you are talking sills not the lintel above). Could it not be done from the inside and only leaning out a little. Ie your head, arm and shoulder outside, but body trunk still inside? From the distances it looks like you could sit on the floor inside and reach out, so no chance of slipping out and falling. If you are only cleaning off marks it does not sound like something difficult. Or is there more to the task than it sounds, ie painting under the sill or the very ends. Chris
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In order to prevent recurrence of this problem in future might I suggest you invest in an architect shredder. To be used every time you encounter this situation - eventually the problem will cease to happen!!
Sky installers have now been instructed to drill and insert an eyebolt to act as a temporary tie off point but it does depend on precise layout suitability
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Solution = easi-dec platform or similar. Can be hired and can be erected and dismantled in minutes.
Don't use leaning ladders at an incorrect angle!
https://easi-dec.co.uk/ (other suppliers may be avialable)
The Architect hasn't failed, there is at least one safe way to maintain the structure.
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Originally Posted by: Ron Hunter Solution = easi-dec platform or similar. Can be hired and can be erected and dismantled in minutes.
Don't use leaning ladders at an incorrect angle!
https://easi-dec.co.uk/ (other suppliers may be avialable)
The Architect hasn't failed, there is at least one safe way to maintain the structure.
not for the average house owner or window cleaner.
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Originally Posted by: craigroberts76 Originally Posted by: Ron Hunter Solution = easi-dec platformor similar. Can be hired and can be erected and dismantled in minutes. Don't use leaningladders at an incorrect angle! https://easi-dec.co.uk/ (other suppliers may be avialable) The Architect hasn't failed, there is at least one safe way to maintain the structure. not for the average house owner or window cleaner. Have to agree here as many designers do not look at how they can reduce the occurrence of such access issues and simply say that there is a means available, as a specialist item of kit, therefore we can do it. This is NOT the spirit of CDM. Still shred the designer I am afraid Edited by user 18 February 2020 18:24:33(UTC)
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Give the designers a break. You've got major contractor groups (the Client) hell-bent on maximising profit and who have the ear of politicians who happily water down Building Regulations such that they don't apply to domestic properties - there's certainly no logic to them!
Life would be easier all-round if the requirement for windows to be capable of cleaning (and maintenance in this instance) from the inside were to be extended to domestic premises ----- but then fixed units are so much cheaper......
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Thanks Ron never seen or heard of this product before. I've only ever seen and used mewps, ladders and scaffolding in my job as a crane slinger. This option looks interesting.
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