Ivan Morley
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Spent Tuesday visiting the Photography, Sign, Safety and Maintec shows.
The photography show was the busies whilst the Safety show was deserted.
I was overwhelmed by the size of some the equipment at the sign show, but at least there was still plenty of interest for me.
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Have you tried contacting the relevant Air Ambulance charity? They usually provide hi-res logos and other information to those who ask. Sometimes, the details can be obtained from their web site.
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Since I have seen a variety of fonts being used, I would say there isn’t one standard.
I usually use Arial Rounded MT Bold on mine.
Just a quick google found the following information:
Here’s the official text from the Conventions on Road Traffic from 1969 that describes the design of the stickers. Probably more than anyone ever wanted to know about oval, euro stickers!
ANNEX 4. DISTINGUISHING SIGN OF VEHICLES IN INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC
1. The distinguishing sign shall be composed of one to three letters in capital Latin characters. The letters shall have a minimum height of 80 mm. (3.1 in.) and their strokes a width of 10 mm. (0.4 in.). The letters shall be painted in black on a white ground of elliptical form with the major axis horizontal.
2. If the distinguishing sign is composed of three letters, the dimensions of the ellipse shall be at least 240 mm. (9.4 in.) in width and 145 mm. (5.7 in.) in height. The dimensions may be reduced to 175 mm. (6.9 in.) in width and 115 mm. (4.5 in.) in height if the sign carries less than three letters.
As regards the distinguishing signs for motorcycles, the dimensions of the ellipse, whether the sign is composed of one, two or three letters, may be reduced to 175 mm. (6.9 in.) in width and 115 mm. (4.5 in.) in height.
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I blame the overpaid players.
Just give them a basic minimum wage, but a reasonable bonus for every goal the team scores, doubled if they win.
With all the money saved from the lower wages, I’m sure the fans would appreciate lower priced tickets as well.
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The topic title reminded me of…
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana :lol1:
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I bought a printing press and made big money – unfortunately, it was ½" too big 😮
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Another Nikon fan here, with a D80 DSLR and currently looking to replace it with a D7000 (hopefully some good deals now the D7100 is out).
I have also used a Canon DSLR in the past, and have friends who swear by them. They do seem to be slightly cheaper than the Nikons.
The glass lenses do help provide some quality photos.
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What’s with the door graphics?
There’s room for some more guns there 😎
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When I was arrested (with a few others for questioning under caution), and it was reported in the newspapers, the police did not reveal any names, just ages.
Yet, celebrities are arrested and have their names published. Are the police leaking this information?
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quote John Singh:I used to have a beard in the 70’s
saying that I used to have hair as well
I blame aggressive shampoosI used to use Wash and Go.
I washed my hair and it went 😀
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If you want a laugh, here’s one of the few photos of me with a beard (back in the 80’s).
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A few years a go, we had a phone call from a company saying they had a company trying to register a domain similar to ours. I think they were trying to get us to buy the domain name (at their inflated price), so I just thanked them for the information, and then bought the name from our usual domain provider at cost price.
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1. Just over 3k from the finish at Stoke, Marc De Maar taking the lead.
2. Some of the support vehicles.
3. Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish (yellow jersey) towards the rear.
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Also works in Firefox.
There are other google effects, but I don’t have the info to hand.
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quote John Singh:Yeah! Most of the apps disappeared on mine
Fortunately they were all freebies
Simple to download them fresh againThat happened to me, I just restored from the backup again, and got all my apps back.
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Even if you didn’t claim off your policy, you must still tell your insurance company that you have been involved in an accident, which will result in increased premiums due to you now being perceived as a higher risk.
Heads they win, tales you lose!
And they wonder why folk drive around without insurance?
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I think these links have been posted before.
http://www.sirimo.co.uk/2009/05/14/uk-p … rights-v2/
http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/ne … 00122.html
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When I spoke to the H&S approx 10 years ago, they confirmed that there is no legal obligation for PAT, but by doing so, you can demonstrate that you are attempting to comply with the spirit of the regulations.
Also, as stated above, insurance companies insist on annual checks, to minimize the risk of electrical fires.
Any electrical testing must be carried out by a competent person (qualifications and/or experience).
The companies who do PAT often use state of the art testers, which print out a pass/fail sticker as well as a list of all appliances tested (good auditing exercise). At the cheaper end (but just as effective), the stickers are handwritten.
The regulations suggest cables need testing every 10 years, and some items perhaps every 2, but the testers will check each item every year, especially if they are paid per item. Don’t forget that a power cable which plugs into a device has to be tested separately (potentially doubling the test cost per item).
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If possible, buy from the DVLA (only possible for unissued plates).
Other sites might list plates which the DVLA sell, but then add their fee to the DVLA purchase price. They sometimes try and sell you number plates as well. If a plate has already been issued, then it won’t be listed on the DVLA, but may be listed elsewhere if the owner has permitted an agent to advertise it for sale.
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It’s about time we did away with human rights for criminals – you don’t obey the law, so don’t expect it to protect you.
Since the prisons are overcrowded as it is, and we don’t send them to Australia anymore 😀 , I think we should put them on some leaky boats and moor them in the middle of the Atlantic.
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Have you been to your station and asked the at the enquiries office?
I use redspottedhanky.com instead of trainline.com since they don’t have any credit card charges or booking fee.
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Or made some comment.
Reminds me of this http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/246480/Pippa-Middleton-s-bum-creates-a-storm-AGAIN
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I saw this cartoon the other day and thought I should post it here.
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Of course it’s not true. 😕
The Americans were upset that the Royal Wedding had taken the top spot in the news, so they had to do something. 😮
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We have a geographical north and south pole and a magnetic south pole.
Why don’t we have a magnetic south pole? Surely, it should be opposite the magnetic north pole.
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From BS5499-1:2002 (British Standard for Safety Signs)
12.1 Font
The font used shall be either:
a) Helvetica medium, as shown in Figure 9; or
b) another sans serif font with the following characteristics:
1) widths of strokes throughout the letters constant within 10 %;
2) widths of strokes at least one sixth of the letter height;
3) width of the lower case letter “x” not less than 70 % of the letter height;
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That link has been posted on every Jeep forum I know of, as well as other offroading forums.
Loved the first reply 😀
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Some of my favourites were:
The Clangers; The Herbs / Adventures of Parsley the Lion; Captain Pugwash; Mary, Mungo & Midge; Bill & Ben; The Sooty Show (with Harry Corbett); Captain Scarlett; Thunderbirds; Tomorrow People.
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2 Feet of snow!
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I remember when there were only 3 tv channels, and they weren’t even on 24 hours.
Black and white tv’s were the norm. No video recorders either!
The games console only had one game ping-pong, and that was black and white (even if you had a colour tv).
How computers have changed over the years (since I first used one in 1978).
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I’ve just looked at my copy of BS5499-1:2002 (Safety Signs):
12.1 Font
The font used shall be either:
a) Helvetica medium, as shown in Figure 9; orb) another sans serif font with the following characteristics:
1) widths of strokes throughout the letters constant within 10 %;
2) widths of strokes at least one sixth of the letter height;
3) width of the lower case letter “x” not less than 70 % of the letter height;
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If insurance companies are permitted to not lose out from ‘an act of god’ / natural disaster, why are the public allowed to suffer financially from an unforeseen risk?
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There is no legal requirement to have PAT certificates.
There is a requirement to ensure your electrical equipment is safe to use.
Insurers may insist on PAT since it must be done by a competent electrician and is documented.
In my experience, PAT only finds earth faults, which does not apply to double insulated (non earthed) equipment. Like an MOT, it is a snapshot, and will not identify equipment which is about to fail.
From what I remember of the regs, power cables need only be tested every 5 years, yet most testers will check them annually, since they are paid per item! In my opinion, cables should be checked more often since they are usually easier to damage.
I also visually checked the wiring and fuse rating in each plug (the days before moulded one piece plugs).
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I agree Ebay and Paypal prices are a joke. I can pay 20% in fees on some items I sell.
I have tried Ebid, but have not had any success there since there just aren’t enough people looking at the site.
I remember the days when QXL and Ebay were competing against each other, but Ebay somehow got the lead and then started putting up their prices whilst reducing the service. Remember paying final value fee of 5.75% on sales upto £30 and 3.25% on higher amounts?
Unfortunately, Ebay will be hard to move from the top spot, but I do wish somebody would try.
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Turbo diesels should be left running (idle) for up to 5 minutes (10 minutes for a HGV) after a long journey, to allow the turbos to cool down.
Will the council pay for replacement engines when the turbos break due to inadequate cooling?
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And St. Andrews day is the official start to the Haggis Hunt Season:
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A couple of sites where free versions are available:
http://www.dailyfreefonts.com/fonts/info/794-UK-Number-Plate.html
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Did you notice the date?
03/09/07
Just over 2 years ago.
Still a sad loss to CAMRA and those who appreciate real beer. He certainly made a far greater / more useful contribution than the other Michael Jackson!
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Councils are responsible for regulating health and safety in workplaces such as:
Shops
Offices (except government offices)
Hotels
Restaurants
Leisure activities
Nurseries
Club buildings
Museums
Places of worship
Sheltered accommodation/care homes
Pubs and clubs
Warehouses
Banks/building societiesIn the event of a serious accident, the HSE may become involved. In the case of a fatality, the police will be involved.
Ivan
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If the warning light doesn’t appear when the ignition is turned, then that is an mot failure, although the MIL being permanently on is not an mot fail!
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I’m making my first visit this year.
15 of us in 5 cars, including 3 boy racer Vauxhalls with lowered suspensions (can’t wait to see how they cope with the ramp on to the ferry 😮 ). I’m in a Jeep (with a decent suspension), so I expect we will be carrying all the beer!
Looking forward to 3 days of beer and wine (but not the lack of sleep). I’ve heard that a race is taking place sometime over the weekend as well :lol1:
Ivan
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True event, but in the USA!
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I’m a Jeep man myself (currently own 2).
Provided you get the full LPG installation / safety certificate (required for insurance), it should be fine.
The only problems I have heard with the Grand Cherokee is to do with the rear axle differential, but that is usually with the diesel engine (too much torque for the axle).
If you get a good one, you will want to keep it for years. If you get a bad one, it will be expensive.
Ivan
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Other terms used by techies include:
PEBKAC problem exists between keyboard and chair
BBC blonde behind computer
Ivan
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A lesson on how not to drive!
As a 4×4 instructor, I teach drivers not to drive into unknown waters. You should test the depth either using a stick or sending in your passenger :lol1: , especially if your vehicle has not been modified for deep water driving.
Might drive over, the Jeep needs a wash 😎
Ivan
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I saw this video a while back
http://www.stupidvideos.com/video/sports/Underwater_Jeep/#22332
This is the deepest I have driven my Jeep:
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I would love to see the risk assessment for that video :yikes:
As mentioned above, push sticks can be used instead of fingers, and the blade guard (not seen on the video) should be set for the thickness of the material being cut, so fingers shouldn’t get near the blade.
Ivan
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Looks like it needs an engine as well 😀 😛 :lol1: :car:
Good luck with the work.
The 911 is my favourite Porsche, with its classic design.
Ivan
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From BS5499-1:2002 (Graphical Symbols & Signs)
12 Lettering
12.1 Font
The font used shall be either:
a) Helvetica medium, as shown in Figure 9; or
b) another sans serif font with the following characteristics:
1) widths of strokes throughout the letters constant within 10 %;
2) widths of strokes at least one sixth of the letter height;
3) width of the lower case letter “x” not less than 70 % of the letter height;
4) not condensed, expanded, italic, script, outline or shaded;
5) letters individually formed and not joined together.12.2 Text
The initial letter of the first word shall be upper case and the remainder of the wording shall be lower case.
Where a signal word is used on a supplementary text sign used with a hazard sign (see 10.4) the text after
the signal word shall start on a new line; the initial letter of the first word shall be upper case and the
remainder of the wording shall be lower case.
NOTE 1 The letter height used on supplementary text signs should be such that the text is legible but not so large as to dominate
the graphical symbol. The letter height used on supplementary text signs should be in accordance with Table A.1.
NOTE 2 It is not necessary for the supplementary text to be legible at the maximum viewing distance of the safety sign.I hope this is of use.
Ivan
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I’m not too keen on the current format for the show – too many flash cars and practically none of the real every day value for money cars.
But in todays PC world, it is refreshing to have a presenter who speaks his mind, and does his own stunts (if we believe what we see on tv).
I would love to see the risk assessment for driving into a brick wall 😮 Perhaps this is the BBCs way of trying to get rid of him :lol1:
Ivan
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From Wikipedia on Trick or Treat:
Before the 1980s, trick-or-treating in its American form was little known in the UK and Ireland and when introduced was often regarded as an unusual and even unwelcome import, but the influence of American popular culture caused it to rapidly take hold, to the extent that one British reporter has called it "the Japanese knotweed of festivals".
As a kid, I had never heard of trick or treat, and we would make lanterns out of turnips, and the celebration would usually coincide with bonfire night.
Thankfully, I don’t get any visitors due to the fact that in my neighbourhood, the parents only take their kids to households which thay know have children. I’m not quite sure that that works if everybody is out trick or treating, surely nobody is home to hand out the sweets :lol1:
Ivan
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Wow, I didn’t know my family had a crest 😎
Sorry I can’t help you on this matter, and wish you luck in obtaining a copy.
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How about an inflatable car?
http://uk.gizmodo.com/2008/06/04/ive_been_driving_in_my_inflata.html#comments
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Can you imagine the reaction you would get if you turned up at one of the theme parks and said you would pay when you leave the site? 😀
The price for the signage is minute compared to the cost of a new ride, so I don’t understand why they are making such a fuss.
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Is it me, or does the photo-fit id look like Phill? :lol1:
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😮 Idiots – don’t they know they should be using day-glo orange sandals 😀
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Brilliant game 😀
Completed all 30 levels, just have to find some other challenge for lunchtimes now.
Ivan
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The world has gone mad (again).
The TV and radio companies pay a license to use the music, and now companies are being asked to to pay to use music which has already been ‘paid’ for!
I wonder if it also applies to company provided vehicles?
What about mobile phones which have mp3 music as a ring tone? After all, they are too often heard in a public place.
Ivan
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From my experience, it is most likely to be the motherboard.
This is one of the reasons I hate the ATX power supplies, which do not have a proper system on/off switch, and is software controlled.
It is also possible the problem lies with the power supply thinking it has received a shutdown command from the pc. If you can try an alternate psu, that might help determine the source of the problem.
To rule out device drivers and software problems, it is worth pressing F8 on startup and select Safe Mode, to run a very basic version of Windows.
Ivan
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All the English banknotes have "(c) The governor and company of the bank of England" followed by the year of design.
I believe this was added so action could be taken against those who reproduce the design.
Ivan
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Will it leave virtual coffee stains on your photos?
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Another top tip for when visiting exhibitions, take loads of business cards which aren’t your own, i.e. been given to you by pushy sales reps (from the same exhibition even), and exchange them for free gifts / drinks. It works best when you only need to drop them in a box.
That way you get the freebie, and somebody else gets the junk :lol1:
If you feel guilty about doing this, just use blank cards.
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Do a search in the file swapping forum for ‘tread’, and a few topics are shown.
Here is one which may be of use.
https://www.uksignboards.com/viewtopic.p … ight=tread
Ivan
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I noticed her top doesn’t match her pants!
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I’m dreaming of a white Christmas…
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A router which is selective on which sites to access – sounds like the Netgear modem I used to use.
My next modem was a Belkin, and it did not like the ISP dynamically assigned IP address, each time it changed and the computer was not accessing the internet, I the modem would lose the connection and could not connect until a reset. Problem solved with latest Belkin firmware (or continuous downloading).
I have not experienced any problems with D-Link or 3com modems.
Incidentally, in a recent lightening storm in our area, 2 Belkin modems failed, I have now replaced them with 3com.
Ivan
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I have been buying blank plastic goods from this company for a number of years. They will send out samples if required.
Ivan
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To the best of my knowledge, the law no longer states a height for which safety devices are required. The risk assessment will determine the suitable precautions necessary for the work
From INDG401 – Working at Height Regulations – A Brief Guide:
"The Work at Height Regulations 2005 apply to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury. They place duties on employers, the self-employed, and any person who controls the work of others (eg facilities managers, building owners, or householders who may contract others to work at height) to the extent they control the work."
I presume you submitted a method statement before going on site? Attended a site safety briefing / induction? Provided with information from the site safety department?
It does sound as if the H&S man was having a bad day and took it out on you. I know from experience that H&S Officer / Manager is a stressful job, and the lack of an Approved Code Of Practice means that there are many differing interpretations of the law!
Ivan
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You can read the requirements in the Government M.O.T. Testers Manual:
https://www.gov.uk/topic/mot/manuals
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Sunstrips, sunstrip, sun strips, windscreen, Car, #sunstrip #sunstrips @sunstrips @sunstrip -
From the Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations (1992) Approved Code Of Practice:
Minimum numbers of facilities
201 Table 1 shows the minimum number of sanitary conveniences and washing stations which should be provided. The number of people at work shown in column 1 refers to the maximum number likely to be in the workplace at any one time. Where separate sanitary accommodation is provided for a group of workers, for example men, women, office workers or manual workers, a separate calculation should be made for each group.1 to 5 people at work, 1 water closet, 1 washstation
6 to 25 people, 2 wc, 2 washstations
26 to 50 people, 3 wc, 3
51 to 75, 4 wc, 4
76 to 100, 5 wc, 5202 In the case of sanitary accommodation used only by men, Table 2 may be followed if desired, as an alternative to column 2 of Table 1. A urinal may either be an individual urinal or a section of urinal space which is at least 600 mm long.
1 to 15 men, 1 wc, 1 urinal
16 to 30 men, 2 wc, 1
31 to 45 men, 2 wc, 2
46 to 60 men, 3 wc, 2
61 to 75 men, 3 wc, 3
76 to 90 men, 4 wc, 3
91 to 100 men, 4 wc, 4203 An additional water closet, and one additional washing station, should
be provided for every 25 people above 100 (or fraction of 25). In the case of water closets used only by men, an additional water closet for every 50 men (or fraction of 50) above 100 is sufficient provided at least an equal number of additional urinals are provided.204 Where work activities result in heavy soiling of face, hands and forearms, the number of washing stations should be increased to one for every 10 people at work (or fraction of 10) up to 50 people; and one extra for every additional 20 people (or fraction of 20).
Since the regs do not state any quantities, there is no legal minimum, although following the ACOP is good practice.
Ivan
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Having had this problem in the past, I turn off encryption on all my computers (personal and work).
It might be less secure, but it is certainly easier when (not if) a computer breaks down.
I have had more problems fans failing than anything else, resulting in cooked processors and motherboards. At least I can put the old drive in the new machine and copy the data.
I don’t know if I can still do that with the new raid setup though.
Ivan
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I don’t have any specific info regarding assembly point signs, but I did have a quick glance of the British Standards on safety signs (BS5499 parts 1 to 6). The relevent regulation is The Health & Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.
The green is pantone coated 3405 (85% cyan, 65% yellow).
The text and symbol are white.
The border should be white and at least 0.025 of the sign height.
The text should be Helvetica Medium.
I don’t think the signs have to legally comply with the above, but it is certainly good practice.
Ivan
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I had a Suzuki SC100x, like the picture in the first post, only in silver.
It was a great little car, looked good and performed well on the road. The expense of keeping it on the road (rust, suspension etc…) meant this would be the only second hand car I purchased for over 17 years (the next being a specially modified off-road prepared Jeep used as a 2nd vehicle).
Ivan
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I was recently given a book called "More of the Worlds stupidest signs".
Here are some of the better ones:
KEEP DOOR CLOSE
WARNING
Footpath unsuitable for pedestriansNO MUDDY
BOOTS
PLEASE
OR DOGS
SMOKING
ICE CREAMS
(sign on a door of a souvenir shop in Portlock Weir, Somerset)!Don’t let your worries kill you, let the church help.
It is forbidden to drop hitchhikers on the motorway
(sign on a bridge over the M4 motorway in Berkshire)Bottomless pit 65 feet deep
Please do not touch this exhibit
(braille sign at a museum in London)Those who throw objects at the crocodiles will be asked to retrieve them
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I was once told by a test pilot that every landing was a controlled crash landing!
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One of the great things I found with the digital camera is that I can break the rule of taking photos facing into the sun.
Here are a 3 of my favorites from my time as a photographer on a local shoot.
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I eat my peas with honey
I’ve done it all my life
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To my untrained eye, the perspective looks wrong on the inside photo. I would say it is a photoshop job, although I have just found this link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/uk/ne … 287499.stm
Interesting idea though.
Ivan
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Bit late, but Makro are advertising a 1.9KW (max output) diesel generator, dual voltage 110/230v & 12v output, for £199.
Ivan
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Hi
The regulations which apply will depend on the work you do.
The HSE is a good source of information, and the local office can be very helpful if you get in touch (before any accidents / incidents).
There are free leaflets to download here (Adobe PDF):
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/leaflets.htm
The following are just some of the main regulations you may need to comply with (there are to many to list in full):
Health and Safety at Work Act etc 1974
Workplace Health Safety and Welfare Regulations 1992
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1998
Fire Precautions in the Workplace Regulations 1997
Working at Height Regulations 2005
The Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
Health & Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995Small businesses usually can not afford to employ somebody full time to advise them on health and safety, and consultants can work out very expensive and provide too much irrelevant information. I would suggest enrolling on the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (or similar), at your local college.
It is also worth enquiring if the lecturer also acts as a consultant. My lecturer at Stoke on Trent College did undertake such work on behalf of the college at very reasonable rates.
Probably not the answer you were hoping for.
Good luck.
Ivan
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Some ‘working at height’ photos from my safety file…
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You can’t win…
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I thought the hearse was missing, but I think it is excluded because this is the wheels of life, and you are usually dead when you travel in a hearse!
I by passed 4 and 5, and went straight to number 6.
Ivan
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They say money doesn’t bring happiness.
With £100m, I could be miserable in comfort :lol1:
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Hi
Thanks for the information.
Using Google, I found Kaye-Dee (Sheffield) and Creative Printing (London).
At least I now have some possible sources for consumables.
Ivan
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It was a difficult choice, but my final selections are…..
3 and 5.
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An old lady chances upon a Hell’s Angels party. She walks in and finds Bear, the big ugly, hairy, dirty leader of the chapter.
“Excuse me young man, I would like to join your lovely gang” she says.
“Sorry luv, this ain’t no gang for grannies. For a start you gotta have a fuckin’ bike!”
“Well i do have a little bike, it’s over there on the other side of the road” She says, pointing to a black chopper with skull and crossbones painted on and leather everywhere.
“Not bad, li’l lady. But you still can’t join the angels, you gotta be a smoker! Do you smoke luv?” said Bear
“Not really, I do find cigarettes ever so dirty. I do like to skin up a big fat joint from time to time, usually 6 a day. Will that do?” granny replied
“Smokin’, but you still can’t be one of us, you gotta be a drinker! You a drinker, honey?” He growled.
“I do enjoy a little tipple, I tend to get through a bottle of that lovely Jack Daniel’s each day. Will that do?” She asked
“Impressive, but you still can’t be in our chapter. You’ve got to be a real bad ‘un. You know, a wild rebel and a hell raiser. You ever been caught by the fuzz?”
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Bah Humbug.
Forget Christmas,
Lets just celebrate Hogmany.
Instead of Christmas carols, can we have some piped music :vio: :drums:
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I hope it is only one oxygen and one acetylene cylinder in the garage!
The two gasses are supposed to be stored in a well ventilated (and lockable) area, ideally an outside cage. The two gasses need to be separated (I think at least 2 meters) since acetylene is highly combustible. There must be no combustible material and sources of ignition within 2m (need to check).
I can’t find my copy of the relevant regulations, but there must be a no smoking / flame sign.
I believe it is permissible to keep one set of cylinders in a workshop for use, but they must be secured to prevent them being knocked over, eg chained to a wall. I am not sure of any requirements for signage. If I can find the relevant legislation, I will post more details – my course notes are at home.
Ivan
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I haven’t found any specific regulations, although regulation 14 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 does mention something.
The following is taken from the Approved Code Of Practice document of the above regulation (paragraph 150).
150 A transparent or translucent surface should be marked where necessary
to make it apparent. The risk of collision is greatest in large uninterrupted
surfaces where the floor is at a similar level on each side, so that people might
reasonably think they can walk straight through. If features such as mullions,
transoms, rails, door frames, large pull or push handles, or heavy tinting make
the surface apparent, marking is not essential. Where it is needed, marking
may take any form (for example coloured lines or patterns), provided it is
conspicuous and at a conspicuous height.I would say as long as the window is clearly marked, there shouldn’t be a problem. If there are children and adults, then markings at 2 heights should be more than adequate.
Ivan
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I have not looked at the new regulation in depth, since I find the Approved Code Of Practice more useful than the regulations. The regulations are usually meaningless, and quote no values, whereas the ACOP details good working practice.
I found the following on a Health and Safety Forum:
When the WAH Regulations came into effect the HSE said: “Those following good practice for work at height will already be doing enough to comply with the new regulations”. I.E. the regulations were no big deal. They were not introduced because the HSE thought they were necessary, they were introduced because Brussels required it. In a well run company, if ladders were good enough for a job before the Regulations came into effect, they should be good enough afterwards.
My understanding is that if you carry out a risk assessment for working up a ladder, and can do so with out risk to yourself or to others, then there should be no reason to continue to do so.
My advice would be to secure the ladder, top and bottom if possible, ensure that equipment and materials can be handled safely, and not to try and work at arms length away from the ladder. There are some wonderful gadgets for stabilizing ladders. Please also make sure that your ladders and steps are in a good condition. Even better if you have an inspection logbook!
Ivan
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I usually buy mine from Viking Direct and get next day delivery.
Any office stationers will sell them.
Ivan
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Many thanks for your replies, it has certainly been useful.
Ivan
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Using the hazard sign as an example, information from BS5499-1:2002,
Shape: Equilateral triangle with radioused outer corners. Yellow background with black band (thickness 0.07 of the sign height).
Graphical symbol, black located centrally in triangle.
Border: White, width at least 0.025 of sign height.
Prohibition Sign: White with red band (thickness 0.1 of diameter), cross bar at 45 degrees (top left to bottom right) thickness 0.08 of sign diameter.
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Just had a quick look at BS5499 and The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996, and could not see any specifications on sizing, apart from being legible at an appropriate distance.
Ivan
