Scaffolding

[self builder 123]

Hi

I had a scaffold erected by an established scaffolding firm around a new house. The scaffolding is partly on a public highway ( pavement ) and we have a permit for this.

The scaffold was erected for the roughcaster. I think that he has being altering it as he goes. Today an HSE Inspector arrived and is not happy with the scaffolding. At this stage I am not sure exactly what he is unhappy about.

I contracted the scaffolding company and also the roughcaster i.e. it is me who is paying their bills.

I have public liability issurance for the construction of the new house.

Am I legally responsible for the scaffolding and will it be me who will receive a letter from the HSE Inspector ?

many thanks.

 

[^woody^]

You are in charge of the site, but you have delegated responsibility to the contractors. You would not be liable, or at least would have a valid counterclaim against the contractors

Just think, while the HSE inspector was looking at some easy, single house (probably noticed on his way to or from work), numerous people were being injured by dodgy practices on hundreds of large sites in your area - which the HSE claim they are "too busy" to visit.

 

[self builder 123]

Hi Woody

Many thanks !