We are far too into H&S in the UK

[very-near]

We could learn a lot from the far east..

 

[gaz]

haha.. we have to have ladder training at work to use a ladder. but i use a wheely chair and there is no training required for that

 

[Gromit]

I heard recently that some company was recommending that people reverse their cars into parking spaces and that they must make sure when using stairs that they hold the had rail at all times. If they were caught not doing these things correctly, they would be reported to their line manager.

 

[beanzontoast]

I hope while typing this post you have taken the requisite breaks away from the keyboard and monitor and have ensured your chair is at the correct height?

 

[661-Pete]

I heard recently that some company was recommending that people reverse their cars into parking spaces

Oddly enough, at my workplace, precisely the opposite directive is in force - i.e. that people must drive forwards into parking bays. If you've sat in an open-plan ground floor office, with open windows (weather was a bit warmer then ), with cars parked immediately outside, engines idling, spewing exhaust gases straight into the office, you'll know the reason why. Indeed, for my sins, I was one of those who pleaded for the rule to be imposed.

and that they must make sure when using stairs that they hold the had rail at all times. If they were caught not doing these things correctly, they would be reported to their line manager.

We have that too. At least, we have the notices up and there are rules about carrying cups of tea or coffee up or down stairs. Remember, H&S policy is as much about shysters as it is about employees' safety...

 

[beanzontoast]

I almost fell over a sign warning me that the floor was wet. This probably qualifies me for H&S retraining!

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Shouldn't this be in P&L?

 

[very-near]

Shouldn't this be in P&L?

P&L is the new Cafe

 

[snakehips]

I heard recently that some company was recommending that people reverse their cars into parking spaces and that they must make sure when using stairs that they hold the had rail at all times. If they were caught not doing these things correctly, they would be reported to their line manager.

I read that , then I went in to my local shopping centre. There was a large notice on the stairs in WHSmith IIRC saying 'Please hold on to the hand rail'

Snake

My Library

 

[threebikesmcginty]

P&L is the new Cafe

Cafe must be the new Room 101 then.
As for 101, well isn't that where you start most of your threads now?

 

[very-near]

Cafe must be the new Room 101 then.
As for 101, well isn't that where you start most of your threads now?

That is where they seem to end up, but I call it 'artisitic differences'

 

[Kirstie]

I hope while typing this post you have taken the requisite breaks away from the keyboard and monitor and have ensured your chair is at the correct height?

Actually that's really important...

 

[postman]

Ironing curtains is dangerous.---I once fell out of the window .

 

[ChrisKH]

Ironing curtains is dangerous.---I once fell out of the window .

Don't laugh. My brother put a shirt on once and it had a crease in it. So he gave it quick shot of steam from the iron.

 

[postman]

Ha Ha Ha .I really like that still smiling .