Sunday, April 30, 2006
Window Cleaning
It is typical for workers like these not to wear any protection while hanging around in high buildings. No helmet, no harness, nothing. Are they just brave men with super powers? Or perhaps they don't value their lives that much? Oh, I don't know. It's just scares me sometimes.# posted by Denton : 4/30/2006 12:01:00 AM
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They would have to be confident with heights. We have all sorts of legislation that stops workers from taking risks with their health.- These window cleaners would have to have safety ropes, helmets and something to ensure people under were safe (and maybe be wrapped in cotton wool) if they were in NZ.
Yes, I think a lot countries have similar legislation to NZ. Does it not exist there or is it just flexible. Regardless, it is a great example of how these city daily photo blogs show so many differences.
similarly, HK has strict law to protect workers from taking such risks and very often the employers are responsible to ensure that they have proper protection. One of the things I have to credit the British rule.
Great photo and comments. Hopefully something like the NZ legislation will be considered in the future and expected norms will change.
BTY check out todays HK post which has a Jakarta theme.
BTY check out todays HK post which has a Jakarta theme.
Sometimes I wonder here if we have the same safety standards as elsewhere, but seeing this makes me think France is ok. Interesting topic for a shot...great idea!
there is a safety line on the yellow one at least :)
but yes they are quite crazy :)
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but yes they are quite crazy :)
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