"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message ...
In article ,
N. Thornton wrote:
I was gutted, but they said they always do it this way...

and will continue to until one collapses on them, quite possibly
kiling everyone on site.

My initial thoughts too. However, they were an experienced small firm, and
I'd happily take their word that they'd done this before many times. The
final job was perfectly satisfactory, as was the price.

there are lots of practices one can do for years and be ok with, like
live wiring, leaving out earth lines and so on. But they are still a
risk factor, there is going to be one at some point with unexpected
complications, and... gotcha. Skilled experienced people are not
immune, but sometimes they can think they are.

Regards, NT