I erected my own scaffolding, read some books - followed 'Independant Tied Scaffold' plans to the letter - all is fine, been working off it for few weeks, been through gales, loading with heavy steel beams.
Someone (I think my neighbour who I dont get on with) has complained, or maybe someone from the council.
I have received a letter from HSE complaints department, stating they have recieved a 'concern' regarding the scaffold currently around the property, specifically the scaffolds suitability and suitability, with 'loose fittings' and that it 'wobbles' (which it does not). The Complaints officer wants me to forward any qualifications and details of any experience I have in erecting scaffolds. He also wants to know some details about the project and who the contractors onsite are (there are no contractors, and I have no certs).
The scaffold is on private land, and once I have removed a large loading bay that goes over the garden path (and up to the pavement, almost) it will be well away from the from the public highway (6-7 metres).
They are expecting a reply within 14 days.
Can they take action if I cannot prove that I have taken a course in scaffold construction or have qualifications, ie make me take it down.
Thanks
Someone (I think my neighbour who I dont get on with) has complained, or maybe someone from the council.
I have received a letter from HSE complaints department, stating they have recieved a 'concern' regarding the scaffold currently around the property, specifically the scaffolds suitability and suitability, with 'loose fittings' and that it 'wobbles' (which it does not). The Complaints officer wants me to forward any qualifications and details of any experience I have in erecting scaffolds. He also wants to know some details about the project and who the contractors onsite are (there are no contractors, and I have no certs).
The scaffold is on private land, and once I have removed a large loading bay that goes over the garden path (and up to the pavement, almost) it will be well away from the from the public highway (6-7 metres).
They are expecting a reply within 14 days.
Can they take action if I cannot prove that I have taken a course in scaffold construction or have qualifications, ie make me take it down.
Thanks