working at height.

[Vortigern]

Even working at 4m changing lights in suspended ceilings I use a tower. The cost is not that much and the saving in time offsets that cost. The weight of a triple ladder alone (imo) is a danger in itself. I see on site guys using triple ladders to do roofs instead of scaffold looks very dangerous to me. But my WAHR RAMS would not allow ladder access in a scenario like yours. As you can see from my photo I even need a tower for that. But it is my own tower.

 

[Intoelectrics]

At the end of the day it's your own safety you are gambling with. If you want to take the risk just to save the client a few quid then that's your choice. Its up to you to assess what the risk is.
From a legal perspective, if you follow the HSE guidelines and there is an accident then at least you have covered your back .

 

[buzzlightyear]

HSE working over 5 meters on a ladder is not excepable then saffolls would have to be used .so if you fall no kings horses will put back togehter only the local AE love ,humpty dumpty

 

[Dabbers]

Personally i would go with your own risk assessment and that should be based upon location, height, access available, time that you need to be up there and personal safety.

Good Luck