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When I visited my osteopath for a bad back, I got into conversation with him about these belts and he said he would NEVER recommend them. People are so different in their physiology and posture, that it's impossible for anything of this kind to be a "one size fits all" solution. Nothing ca...

Hi Red, There's no additional monthly cost if you buy the 3G enabled Kindle - you just pay more for the machine itself, but after that there are no more costs. I have to say, it's a fantastic system, and I have Kindle on my iPhone, so I can read a book from either device - they sync with each other,...

I would also be a little bit wary about what the doctor has put on the sick note, so far as what she is able to do at work. As the doctor will not have seen the actual workplace, and will only be guided by the information the patient gives, and his/her own judgements about that workplace, they can b...

Many, many thanks!

I am having a lovely day, even though I am at work (boo!) Never mind, I am giving myself the night off from the gym, so that's my treat to myself!

Thanks Acko, I did think about that one, but their system was way more complex than any of ours.....cooling towers if my memory serves me?

Don't worry - I will be treating the whole process with the utmost seriousness!

Thanks for that, Jonsi, I found that first doc myself, but not the second one, so that was really helpful. Lisa, we used to have Rentokil in, and paid them £3k a year for the priviledge, but they did nothing more than tick a few boxes, and their RA consisted of 3 pages of more tick boxes. None of ou...

Hi guys, This is slightly different from Lisa's post, but I am in need of a template for a legionella RA. I have 12 buildings in total, used for offices, nurseries, surestart centres and residential units. I need to put a system of regular checks in place, but not sure where to start! Does anyone ha...

Just another update..... Those of us waiting for our remarked results are still waiting, despite being promised that it would be with us by now. Several of us have banded together, and keep each other informed via e-mail, and we all seem to get the same stock answers from IOSH. Unfortunately, we all...

Hear, hear Lisa, couldn't have put it better myself. I too am scratching my head over L8, and am trying to put together a risk assessment for out two residential units. I have been in this industry for 12 years now, and worked across many sectors, but I would never profess to know it all, particular...

Just a small thing to think about, but many of these people may be visually impaired or have reduced mobility, so try to ensure that the guys use battery tools rather than having to have cables strewn around. In my experience, they will want any workers to be polite, respectful, and clear up any mes...

Nearly right - I am red after all!

I haven't seen Lisa yet, so maybe she'll come along.....

Morning all, and those who follow... Well, I have had a really productive week this week, and find myself at a bit of a loose end today, plus I have the office to myself! I have bought in my degree work, and will spend the day working on an assignment. It's not work related, but it is a good use of ...