Safety! Am I really that old???

[PEG]

Aye,you have to move with the times...which is why i have ceased to send my youngest lad,up the chimneys anymore...preferring to employ an adult goose,instead :hair:

 

[Spoon]

Aye,you have to move with the times...which is why i have ceased to send my youngest lad,up the chimneys anymore...preferring to employ an adult goose,instead :hair:

True mate, we do have to move with the times but things don't always improve.
At what age goes a goose become an adult....

 

[Paul.M]

Only read the first post (atm) but you have a really good point!

A few weeks ago I cut my finger down to the bone with a hacksaw! The 18 year old apprentice said "I'll get the first aid kit from your van". I just laughed and got blue tape from my toolbox. Well..... you have to use blue, the flow of blood has now been neutralized :rofl:

ok...fine...the first aid kit would have been better (I'm a first Aider and should know better lol) but it was a simple and clean cut, bit of tape and carry on regardless. The look on his face was priceless!! Just tape it up and get on with the job ffs.

 

[YoungBart]

I think something's are common sense, I would never go on site without steel toe capped boots, I see some lads wandering around in trainers and dread to think what would happen if they dropped something or stood on a nail etc. I would never drill (above my head at least) or angle grind etc without goggles.
But I don't see why I should wear gloves for connecting a socket up, The worst H&S Thing for me is the stupid podium step/scaffold rule, There is nothing wrong or unsafe about a correctly used pair of steps, And those who do use them incorrectly are just as likely to use a mobile scaffold incorrectly, At least falling from stepladders gives you a chance of trying to make a safe landing, Falling in a tower scaffold is like being in a cage.
I also feel sorry somewhat for some site managers, Having last year completed my SMST course some of the pressure they are under is ridiculous, Having to ensure everyone on site stays safe, Deal with complaints, keep the client happy and complete all the relevant paper work. It must be a nightmare.

 

[YoungScud]

This has reminded me of those conversation you have with your grandparents. You know, "Three hundred of us in a room and kitchen, rusty nails for breakfast, porridge skin shoes on our feet, but we were happy." Absolute tosh. The fact that you might have survived so far means nothing other than sheer luck. Too many good people haven't, and it wasn't always their fault. Yes, there are people like the OP still around. We call them dinosaurs.

 

[Pete999]

This has reminded me of those conversation you have with your grandparents. You know, "Three hundred of us in a room and kitchen, rusty nails for breakfast, porridge skin shoes on our feet, but we were happy." Absolute tosh. The fact that you might have survived so far means nothing other than sheer luck. Too many good people haven't, and it wasn't always their fault. Yes, there are people like the OP still around. We call them dinosaurs.

If I had my way I would horse whip you cheeky young whipersnapper lol

 

[malcolmsanford]

This has reminded me of those conversation you have with your grandparents. You know, "Three hundred of us in a room and kitchen, rusty nails for breakfast, porridge skin shoes on our feet, but we were happy." Absolute tosh. The fact that you might have survived so far means nothing other than sheer luck. Too many good people haven't, and it wasn't always their fault. Yes, there are people like the OP still around. We call them dinosaurs.

You know what son you must be a bundle of giggles having a pint with..................

The OP first few words were "tongue in cheek" and you have managed to insult him and revert to norm.

You have got to get out more, honestly try a smile first and then work your way up

 

[telectrix]

If I had my way I would horse whip you cheeky young whipersnapper lol

not allowed these days. anyway, he's probably been issued with steel lined underpants by H&S.

 

[Spoon]

The young are not allowed to smile. It's not cool to smile. All selfies have to have a sad face an a hand gesture that looks like you have a broken wrist and had a few finders amputated....

 

[YoungScud]

No stereotyping there then. As of the end of next month I'll be a pensioner.