3rd June 2009, 10:44 PM
Thanks Beamo and Kevin,
you have both confirmed what I suspected already. Guess I will have to bash on with what I know to be good, safe practices and maybe it will sink in eventually.
I was shocked recently to hear in a half-joking, half-serious (this is what we would like you to do) way that if an accident with plant occured, the victim should stay in situ whilst waiting for the ambulance and a hard hat will be laid on the ground next to them to cover the company.
I have to say though its not just archaeological companies that seem to have H&S as an optional thing - on every building site I have been on over here with plant or other dangers - PPE is never worn. I will follow up that link kevin, because this just cannot be right.
Another thing - we tend to work with virtual grids and so rarely use grid pegs. When I have had to use a grid peg I always cover the end with a mushroom cap. When I answer the question as to just what I have down and why I always get a funny "Der Englander ist crazy" look. Perhaps building sites over here have a spotless H&S record....I doubt it though.
Beer is your friend
you have both confirmed what I suspected already. Guess I will have to bash on with what I know to be good, safe practices and maybe it will sink in eventually.
I was shocked recently to hear in a half-joking, half-serious (this is what we would like you to do) way that if an accident with plant occured, the victim should stay in situ whilst waiting for the ambulance and a hard hat will be laid on the ground next to them to cover the company.
I have to say though its not just archaeological companies that seem to have H&S as an optional thing - on every building site I have been on over here with plant or other dangers - PPE is never worn. I will follow up that link kevin, because this just cannot be right.
Another thing - we tend to work with virtual grids and so rarely use grid pegs. When I have had to use a grid peg I always cover the end with a mushroom cap. When I answer the question as to just what I have down and why I always get a funny "Der Englander ist crazy" look. Perhaps building sites over here have a spotless H&S record....I doubt it though.
Beer is your friend