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2nd November 2005, 10:19 PM
well, I am out on site tomorrow for the first time since February, but its only for the day and I'll be wearing my "specialist" hat. Will let you all know if I break something...
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3rd November 2005, 10:27 AM
Quote:quote:Originally posted by rachstebbs
I'm willing to empty barrows and do heavy work, but I am about half the size of most blokes on site and although I hate to admit it, they can do the heavier work a lot more easily than I can.
One of the funniest things I ever saw on site was during a mamoth shovel and barrow session on a Roman site in t'North. Patronising middle-aged mature graduate tries to help similarlly aged wiry female of great experience with her groaning barrow. He makes it part way up the massive spoil heap before tipping up sideways, blocking the ramp. Guess who shovelled it all back in and took it to the top (and had to be restrained from taking helpful bloke with it)?
I have also worked with many female archaeologists who enjoy nothing more than practising the noble art of
fop-busting their male colleagues.
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3rd November 2005, 09:03 PM
A few tips for stayin gnarly in the field.....
Believe it or not yes-celibacy.
I don`t pour toxins down my throat and line the thieving taxmans pockets in the process.
Do weights and invest in some muscle
Cut down on dairy produce
STOP EATIN THE PIES!
Most importantly of all-learn to respond to supervisory/managerial idiocy with a simple "no". There are ways to do things and there are ways to sacrifice your health (and endanger colleagues in the process) for 200 a week.You choose.
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4th November 2005, 02:01 PM
You won't live longer, it'll just seem like it.....
Today, Bradford. Tomorrow, well, Bradford probably.
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17th November 2005, 12:08 AM
Just noticed on a job advert that PPE is listed as a benefit alongside accommodation. Sorry guys.PPE is an obligation is it not?Since when is it provided as a benefit?
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17th November 2005, 06:41 PM
Of course it's an obligation, not a benefit.
Come on Troll. Who was it for? Can we get that by the AU guidelines?
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17th November 2005, 07:31 PM
just saw it myself, happens to be the advert placed by Oxford for archaeologists on the bajr job page...
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18th November 2005, 12:49 PM
Simple answer to that was a mistake by the Human Resources bunch. Of course it is an obligation - though it would be interesting to be informed (off list) of any units who do not provide it.
Ox ford is often seen as the great Santa
... but in this case it is nought more than a HR error.
Another day another WSI?
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18th November 2005, 01:00 PM
Talk about wrong..... the person from OA who said it was an admin error was wrong as well... I have jsut talked to OA and they confirm that they could have worded it better.... but here is the now correct version.
Other benefits include the provision of non Statutory Personal Protective Equipment (waterproofs etc) , and accommodation and subsistence for ?away? based work.
So you see the helmet Hi Viz boots etc which are statuatory are provided as a matter of course.... what the benefit is OA are
also providing non statuatory gear such as decent waterproofs, gloves etc etc So it is a real benefit indeed.
Glad thats sorted out.! thumbs up to Oxford
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18th November 2005, 07:56 PM
Hmmm, sorry, but waterproofs are in fact statutory PPE if conditions are bad enough to warrant them being worn, so they are not a 'benefit'.
do I have muppet written on my forehead?
