There are definitely some wacky nanny state rules out there… but I’m a little skeptical of “In many countries it is actually illegal to use tall ladder”
replyProbably the GP meant to hire people and order them to use a tall ladder. I don't think there's any country where it's illegal for you to use one outside of some kind of contract.
replyTradespeople are typically independent contractors. You hire them to do a task, and they use their own judgement on which tools to use. You don't order them to use a tall ladder...
replyThe regulations that tradespeople must obey and how they are contracted varies from one country to another.
replyAnd hopefully these independent contractors are insured. It may well be insurance requirements that limit the use of ladders.
replyIt would not surprise me if this was a law in Germany, for example.
replyStuff like this is why America continues to mog the rest of the world economically.
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