Workers Spotted on Slippery Roof Without Safety Gear in Encamp
Residents shocked as rope access specialists perform high-risk tasks on a damp rooftop without helmets, harnesses, or lifelines, prompting calls for.
Key Points
- Workers walked freely on damp slate roof without helmets or harnesses.
- No visible lifeline despite high-risk rope access work.
- Eyewitnesses alerted authorities, describing scene as alarming.
- Residents demand prompt investigation and potential fines.
Residents in Encamp's Hort de Godí urbanisation expressed shock this midday after witnessing workers from a local rope access company performing tasks on a building rooftop without any apparent safety equipment.
The specialists were seen walking freely across a slate-tiled roof, which was damp from recent weather, while wearing neither helmets nor harnesses. Neighbours reported no visible lifeline—a standard safety mechanism required for such high-risk vertical work.
Eyewitnesses, who alerted authorities to the incident, described the scene as alarming, particularly given the workers' claimed expertise in rope access operations. They emphasised that proper protective gear should be mandatory, especially on slippery surfaces.
The residents have called on local officials to investigate promptly and impose fines if violations are confirmed. No immediate response from the company or administration was available at the time of reporting.
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