catcherpelt Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Hi PW We have placed 4 high seats over the weekend and need to put up some signs, the properly as no public access but like all good poachers people find there way to places uninvited advice about the wording please. get the jokes out of the way 1st Cheers Ian (catcherpelt ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 WARNING HIGH VELOCITY RIFLES IN USE DAY AND NIGHT PLEASE STAY OUT This usually does the trick........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 or........ wild boar with the flu on site...(although they have been a bit better since they were used for the HIV testing) That should do.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catcherpelt Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Sorry I have not made it very clear. We have made the high seats safe and there is no danger of them falling, but if someone from the public was to climb up and fall and because of health and safely the problems we have with compensation claims we don't want any comebacks with personal injury liabilities so we need to put up some kind of signage, are there any existing signs with the correct wording available. sorry about any confusion Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 How about chaining a wide plank to the ladder so it cannot be scaled whilst no-one is about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Warning - Gravity Operating in this Area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Warning - Gravity Operating in this Area? ...very clever Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Hiya I would suggest that you give the BASC a call or peruse their website - their legal people are sure to know what is required. Or you could ask their man David? on the Forum - he should be able to direct you. Perhaps a call to the Forestry Commission or equivalent and chatter with one of their people/Rangers? Just some thoughts. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I would have thought that any signage broadcasting the fact that there are high seats located in the area, is just asking for theft or vandalism. I would either post nothing, or something like, "Keep Out, private shooting at all times, live ammunition used". Perhaps you could put a small notice on the High Seat, "falling off this will damage your health". BASC is your best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Just put ''Structure unstable, do not climb'' I mean, you know the unstable bit is a lie, but hey, it covers you for both if it falls apart or someone falls off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) . Edited September 20, 2009 by JohnGalway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPT1 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 IT'S YOUR LEGAL OBLIGATION TO PREVENT ACCESS, SO FIXING AN OBSTACLE IS THE WAY. ANY SIGN STATING THAT IT'S DANGEROUS IS ACCEPTING LIABILITY. FOR INSTANCE IF YOU HAVE A DANGEROUS DOG SIGN UP AND THE DOG BITES YOU HAVE ALREADY ADMITTED LIABILITY AND FAILED IN YOUR "DUTY OF CARE" TO PROTECT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 MPT1 is correct any sign stating something may be dangerous is an admission of liability, ridiculous but there you go. best option is no signs nad make them as well hidden as possible and make them secure and difficult to climb whether by a cover over the rungs or having a section of ladder that you take away etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Am I the only person that uses lightweight folding seats? We gave up with static seats earlier this year after yet another visit by opportunistic thieves/******. I just use a BushWear 'Panther' seat and a larger version from Reeves. They were not cheap, but they live happily and securely in a 4x4, and don't get nicked. We also built a platform overlooking the main ride in a block of woodland, which can only be accessed by a detachable 12' ladder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Just put a sign on the floor saying "serves you right!" Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimthefish Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 The signs that have been put up at the mo reads warning notice no unauthorised persons allow to use high seat admission of liability as posted by MPT1 makes sence. Placing a blank of wood is also a good idea but noisey when removing, I will contact BASC for advice Many thanks to all for your help Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Stalker Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Do what I've done mate rip an 8' x 4' sheet of ply wide enough to fit in side the rung supports, drill 2 holes through the ply either side of one rung, then chain it all up around the tree. no one can climb up it or have it away I admit it is a bit noisy undoing it all, but atleast you have piece of mind. Anyhow the way you go clattering around you'll have scared the deer off before you get to the seat :blink: SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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