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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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Coalition government!
Start saving money by abolishing elf n safety.

Quoted a job for a customer today! £750 small job approx 2 hours work.
The xxxx wants a method statement risk assesment the bollocks.
My point is this. They only want a coping fuckin stone re bedding on a three storey house
Price does include a tower scaffold. And yes i have all
relevant public/employees liability insurance. Rant over
Your thoughts please.............................
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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it is hassle, i wrap vehicles, and i had to do one, regarding the vinyl, as the h & s guy said, that someone could trip over an off cut and get it stuck to their face and suffocate,

load of b...cks
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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jeeez.750 for 2hrs work.do you need an apprentice
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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Its easy enough to do. Google it.

I get this on every single job we do. Is it the first time you've ever been asked? It won't be the last ...
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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Just get a generic one and change the relevant details when asked for again, we get asked for them all the time, even more fun when you run into cdm's
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by art411y
jeeez.750 for 2hrs work.do you need an apprentice

I doubt he wants one who cant read
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by art411y
jeeez.750 for 2hrs work.do you need an apprentice
It`s not the height that kills you! it`s hitting that damn floor!
That is why i charge what seems a large amount.
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by danneth
I doubt he wants one who cant read
Ha ha ha ha
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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Charge them another £250 for documentation !
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by imnoteasy
it is hassle, i wrap vehicles, and i had to do one, regarding the vinyl, as the h & s guy said, that someone could trip over an off cut and get it stuck to their face and suffocate,

load of b...cks
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by danneth
I doubt he wants one who cant read
carnt read what?
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by roofer ron
It`s not the height that kills you! it`s hitting that damn floor!
That is why i charge what seems a large amount.
not doubting the price.just wish we could get anywere near that
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