FActory sockets issue

[wozz]

I was informed , by my employer, that the inspector was unimpressed that we had the sockets .
As the operators bring in all sorts of Radios and the like i'm guessing he spotted one of these on an extension lead .
The change in paperwork is what will be happening along with the RCD type sockets .

Sounds like that's the problem then, items from home are not pat tested so then it becomes a problem, forbid employees bringing items in or if they do insist you pat test them first, this will bring them back under your h and s responsibilities. The actual sockets may not have ever been the problem just what was getting plugged in.

 

[Marvo]

I'd still tell him to take a hike in no uncertain terms. If they don't want staff plugging things in then they must deal with the staff directly instead of taking a chance and trying to make their problems yours. If he doesn't have a regulation to back up his ridiculous observations then tell him straight that you're not interested.

 

[ian.settle1]

What on earth would lead them to that conclusion?

Because they know diddly squat about electrics.

I would ask him what his electrical qualifications are pointing out that if he hasn't got any then he is not a competent person to make such a stupid statement.

 

[wozz]

I'd still tell him to take a hike in no uncertain terms. If they don't want staff plugging things in then they must deal with the staff directly instead of taking a chance and trying to make their problems yours. If he doesn't have a regulation to back up his ridiculous observations then tell him straight that you're not interested.

Why would you do that the bloke is just doing his job, my may have noticed some dodgy items bought in from home and has commented on it, third hand info could have meant this got transformed into he had a problem with the sockets rather than the items. When at work staff are under their employers h and s umbrella and should be following the rules if I had a office space or similar no way would staff be allowed to bring in their own items, this is common place in many peoples comtracts they are not allowed to do this.

****ing the the bloke off and telling him he is unqualified could lead to the HSE turning up armed with his info and you would be in for a fine. He doesn't have to be electrically qualified to comment on bad employment practices!

 

[Engineer54]

These jokers go looking for the obscure, when there is nothing fundamentally wrong with what they are there to inspect, that's the whole problem with H&S in the UK!! They make problems where there isn't any and can cause absolute chaos and vast expense to companies for the tiniest of ''perceived'' problem(s)....

 

[Rockingit]

What are you saying, that H&S personnel training is similar to our 17 day/Electrical Trainee's?? ...lol!!


Sorry, but we've seen the results of so called fully trained HSE construction site inspectors on overseas projects, and basically you don't see British H&S officers on any of those sites anymore, and that's a Fact!! Owners and contractors want to be able to start and more importantly finish projects, not be held up at every minor inferred infraction!! Most H&S personnel seen on the bigger/blue chip sites in this part of the world are now Aussie's a Kiwi's in Southeast Asia, with a smattering of North American guy's on appropriate projects. But you'll not see a Single Brit anywhere near a H&S dept on any private projects!! Maybe you'll see an exception on a government project in say Singapore, but they won't be on that project for very long, guaranteed!! lol!!

I remember being put very firmly in my place a few years ago, somewhere in the Middle East. I pointed out to someone that [whatever it was] wasn't good practice and wouldn't be tolerated in the U.K. "But we're not in the UK", was the simple reply!