In talking to a contractor friend of mine he said that recently during a electrical inspection the inspector requested that the contractor bring in a extension ladder so he could climb up 16 feet to inspect a 1900 box piped with conduit and #12 wires inside. The inspector said he would not do the inspection if the contractor did not provide the ladder.
My response to that as a contractor myself was that I would not allow him on our ladders unless the village provided a letter that would negate our being responsible in the event that he fell. I believe that our insurance company would deny any claims as he is not a employee of ours.
I certainly would not want to be responsible for the cost of his injuries for the rest of my life.
Has anybody had similar experience in this regards?
Or what is the best way to handle this kind of situation
My response to that as a contractor myself was that I would not allow him on our ladders unless the village provided a letter that would negate our being responsible in the event that he fell. I believe that our insurance company would deny any claims as he is not a employee of ours.
I certainly would not want to be responsible for the cost of his injuries for the rest of my life.
Has anybody had similar experience in this regards?
Or what is the best way to handle this kind of situation