30th April 2012, 06:36 AM
Laugh not about bucket use. It is on my skills list.
If I may quote:
Novice – understands the purpose, but needs more practice in both usage and application : requires full supervision. Competent – Is able to use tool correctly however, may need some supervision
Proficient – can confidently use the tool without prompting and maintains the item with appropriate safety and maintenance procedures.
Top tips:
Bucket handles often come off, the best alternative is the ‘trug’, with moulded handles.
Fill it 2/3rds full, and remember a bucket will be heavy when full, so bend your knees when picking up and don’t overstretch when pouring out the contents on the spoilheap.
Do not keep full buckets on the edge of the trench, for both your safety and to ensure it does not collapse the section.
And to answer Martin... from what we have here... if there is a book out there that is showing people what to do then nobody is reading it.
If I may quote:
Novice – understands the purpose, but needs more practice in both usage and application : requires full supervision. Competent – Is able to use tool correctly however, may need some supervision
Proficient – can confidently use the tool without prompting and maintains the item with appropriate safety and maintenance procedures.
Top tips:
Bucket handles often come off, the best alternative is the ‘trug’, with moulded handles.
Fill it 2/3rds full, and remember a bucket will be heavy when full, so bend your knees when picking up and don’t overstretch when pouring out the contents on the spoilheap.
Do not keep full buckets on the edge of the trench, for both your safety and to ensure it does not collapse the section.
And to answer Martin... from what we have here... if there is a book out there that is showing people what to do then nobody is reading it.