Safety! Am I really that old???

[ruston]

We had a local farmer did exactly that , with the knotter.

 

[PEG]

Do as i say not as i do XD i know the type and i do some of those things as well.

i was 4m up in a unit with legs wrapped around a steel beam while i threw it over the beam before i went down and started to climb a large ladder to connect the high bay lighting.

ive used a battery cherry picker after just being thrown the keys with the famous last words, " you will figure it out" take it out into the carpark to get used to the controls

...I remember giving evidence,at a HSE investigation,where these very words,almost,were presented as part of the evidence of "training ",given to two painters.

They extended the 30 meter self-propelled boom,to almost full height,and traveled alongside a ship,in dry dock. Platform wheel went down a drain,and basket scribed an arc,on the ships' hull,which reached the ground,where their bodies were recovered...

Anyone who has had the pleasure of working in countries where there is no,safety,certainly appreciates efforts to improve this,here.

 

[shanky887614]

...I remember giving evidence,at a HSE investigation,where these very words,almost,were presented as part of the evidence of "training ",given to two painters.

They extended the 30 meter self-propelled boom,to almost full height,and traveled alongside a ship,in dry dock. Platform wheel went down a drain,and basket scribed an arc,on the ships' hull,which reached the ground,where their bodies were recovered...

Anyone who has had the pleasure of working in countries where there is no,safety,certainly appreciates efforts to improve this,here.

definitely but they were idiots for moving it while extended.

i had got a banksman and the path was clear, i also didnt move it while it was extended so perfectly safe.

im about 65kg (10stone) so even fully extended it wont be a problem

 

[ruston]

...I remember giving evidence,at a HSE investigation,where these very words,almost,were presented as part of the evidence of "training ",given to two painters.

They extended the 30 meter self-propelled boom,to almost full height,and traveled alongside a ship,in dry dock. Platform wheel went down a drain,and basket scribed an arc,on the ships' hull,which reached the ground,where their bodies were recovered...

Anyone who has had the pleasure of working in countries where there is no,safety,certainly appreciates efforts to improve this,here.

It wasn't much different in the early days here. Some of the machines were death traps too.

 

[Englishman]

Generally wear goggles when chasing, as well as a mask. Also wear a disposable rapist suit and mask when in attics. Knee pads all the time. Only wear gloves when I'm in filthy places. Steelies all the time unless doing a quick private job or just changing lights. Anything that risks my life, or my long term health, then I will always protect myself, think only an idiot wouldn't.

As for insulation tape, had it on my finger tonight after a mishap with a blade.

 

[ruston]

Generally wear goggles when chasing, as well as a mask. Also wear a disposable rapist suit and mask when in attics. Knee pads all the time. Only wear gloves when I'm in filthy places. Steelies all the time unless doing a quick private job or just changing lights. Anything that risks my life, or my long term health, then I will always protect myself, think only an idiot wouldn't.

As for insulation tape, had it on my finger tonight after a mishap with a blade.

Common sense is the answer . There is nowt tough about being prematurely knackered.

 

[Englishman]

Common sense is the answer . There is nowt tough about being prematurely knackered.

Didn't wear anything for the first year or so of my career, but am getting more and more safety conscious the older I get. I would rather see my kids and grandkids grow up than breathe **** into my lungs and die a painful, preventable, death.

 

[ruston]

Didn't wear anything for the first year or so of my career, but am getting more and more safety conscious the older I get. I would rather see my kids and grandkids grow up than breathe **** into my lungs and die a painful, preventable, death.

You have it in one.
I have been on the receiving end of one of the nasties and it is not nice

 

[Englishman]

You have it in one.
I have been on the receiving end of one of the nasties and it is not nice

When I think back, and remember using a chasing machine, without extraction, and with no mask or glasses, I can't actually believe it. Same as chasing sockets and breathing all of that in, and getting stones fly into your eyes. Madness really. I'm also convinced that fibreglass dust is far from safe, especially the old stuff.

 

[ruston]

When I think back, and remember using a chasing machine, without extraction, and with no mask or glasses, I can't actually believe it. Same as chasing sockets and breathing all of that in, and getting stones fly into your eyes. Madness really. I'm also convinced that fibreglass dust is far from safe, especially the old stuff.

We have all done that for expediency or from external pressure. It is only when it bites you on the bum that you realise what a fool you have been.

As for fibreglass, I fully agree with you .
I bet that is a hidden killer.