15th May 2006, 12:37 AM
Mr Hosty said,
"I have an image of a small lad in tattered shorts and flat cap.. cobb;ld streets... endearing image...ahhhhhhh sigh... "
Happen - exactly the opposite. Levis and hard hats. I was actually very well looked after by the older generation and the employers -for the year - I wasn't allowed to do all sorts of things because there was a risk involved (like climbing ladders). I was taught basic H&S. I was proved with transport. The welfare facilities - I think they were flushing with running water on all the sites I worked on or there was a cafe nearby.
I did used to get hovis for tea.
Dr Peter Wardle
"I have an image of a small lad in tattered shorts and flat cap.. cobb;ld streets... endearing image...ahhhhhhh sigh... "
Happen - exactly the opposite. Levis and hard hats. I was actually very well looked after by the older generation and the employers -for the year - I wasn't allowed to do all sorts of things because there was a risk involved (like climbing ladders). I was taught basic H&S. I was proved with transport. The welfare facilities - I think they were flushing with running water on all the sites I worked on or there was a cafe nearby.
I did used to get hovis for tea.
Dr Peter Wardle