This scaffolder appears to be balancing on a pole that doesn't reach the ground and with no safety harness, is that wise?
Thanks to Christopher McGovern for this image of what he describes as "a very brave scaffolder" in Newquay.

All the latest updates on building safety reform
2024 events calendar
ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø Awards
Keep up to dateThis scaffolder appears to be balancing on a pole that doesn't reach the ground and with no safety harness, is that wise?
Thanks to Christopher McGovern for this image of what he describes as "a very brave scaffolder" in Newquay.
2008-05-01T10:56:00Z
Here's what not to do if your make-shift ladder isn't quite tall enough...
2008-04-30T11:38:00Z
Then we shall begin welding 12m up while wearing no eye protection or footwear...
2025-04-17T11:30:00Z By Daniel Gayne
Proposals include new schools and local amenities
2025-04-17T11:01:00Z By Tom Lowe
Architect draws up plans for luxury hotel and apartment complex in city
2025-04-17T11:00:00Z By Dave Rogers
The hospital has been mostly built using RAAC and is now in need of an urgent rebuild
Site powered by
4 Readers' comments