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Does your MEWP not have an emergency lowering valve situated on the base?? this allows someone from ground level to lower the MEWP at a controlled rate in case of an emergency like this. We show all our peoople who use the MEWP where it is and how it operates.

Any chance of a bit more detail here Pedro, If we knew what you provide and what she wants and the job process we may be of some more help.

It was quite funny, after posting on the General Discussion Forum about Gyms not being good for you, last night, playing squash at a sports centre, I tore my calf muscle. Instant agony and now 4 weeks of ice packs, elevating the leg, rest ( yea right) and reducing inflammation. back at work today ge...

Quite simple, STAY AWAY FROM GYM's they make you feel terrible and ill - that can't be good for you.

Make sure that you get all witness statements TODAY, including photos of the 2 seperate areas where they claim it happened, and they must include that they saw him limping pre shift. The hospital report also should determine the accident time due to bruising etc. Cover all your bases. You can't have...

All of our thoughts are with the families at times like this Gaynor. All you can do is be strong and be there when you are needed. It's never easy to know what to do or say, good luck.

Esther, have you considered an office fire safety section, plenty to choose from with regard to sub headings, Office rubbish, using adaptors, leaving phone chargers on at all times, switching equipment from stand by to off, heaters both fixed and portable, PAT testing etc, etc,,,

Dave, I noticed you tackled drink and drugs before Women...is there a link??

Damn it, none of you mentioned Gin and Tonic. I'm glad none of you are Doctors.

Hi All, can anyone enlighten me with regard to buffing with a hand held grinder. The backing disc supplied by the manufacturer sits proud of the guard, making the guard pointless. This is the only buffing backing disc supplied by the manufacturer and they have told us that a guard is not essential f...

Hi all, does anyone have any remedies for a very sore throat. I have been to the Docs on several occasions but met with the same answer - Its a virus and there is nothing we can do. I have tried sprays, lozenges and syrups but with no lasting sucess

I am going to post this on our HSE Notice board and see if I get anyone questioning it. Should be interesting as our policy is to check the board for any new notices at the start of each shift.