Is working from a ladder safe?

Question

Our handyman has offered to go up a ladder and fix our gutters. If we say yes are we liable for any accidents?

Lucian · Accepted Answer

He need to have liability insurance and send you an email with the descriptions of what he is doing and you will be covered,depends on the hight the ladder is recomended only for small roofs but its up to the roofer to make sure the work is safe!!!

Matthew · Answer

Working from a ladder can be safe provided that you follow the correct safety guidelines and procedures and have the appropriate insurances in place.

Paul · Answer

Any self employed person has to take into account for there own safety, working up ladders is a dangerous act and really if at a great height should work from a scaffold and wearing the right PPE. 

If he as a accident it’s his fault as he should take into account of any dangers example a roof that is not of a solid structure and to take full precautions before attempting any job which also includes anyone around him.

Bogdan · Answer

Yes, it is safe if the ladder is positioned correctly and the size of the ladder counts, if it is from 3 segments to 8 meters, a person must secure the ladder down.

Chi · Answer

Check working at heights act and learn instructions to use a ladder, always have 3pounts if contacts , and never use ladders unless if there is no other choice ,

Nazmul · Answer

It should be safe and lots of people use same way.you are not liable for any accident

Brian · Answer

No it to the person who is doing the job for if it safe to do the job

Sean · Answer

He should have his own public liability insurance. Its up to him to make sure he's covered

Eleanor · Answer

Ladders need to be compliant with ladder association regulations.
Need to be in a clean and safe state. 
 For short use only.
Eleanor

Sam · Answer

Long as u don't employ him full time, and he's self employed you will be ok. 
Being self employed he should have all his own ppe and insurance. If he's employed by yourself then you will have to risk access the job he is undertaking.

Is working from a ladder safe?

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