Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

Old Time Log Drive


Haironyourchest
 Share

Recommended Posts

Log in or register to remove this advert

I read a thing a while ago that there were zero deaths or serious injuries during the building of (I think) the statue of liberty, which one would imagine was conducted along the same H&S lines -ie. slim to none. I think people were just more in tune with their body's back then, more fatalistic, more confident and therefore more safe. No hesitation. Like Fred Dibnah. Mind you, I don't have the casualty stats to hand!

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

7 hours ago, Haironyourchest said:

I read a thing a while ago that there were zero deaths or serious injuries during the building of (I think) the statue of liberty, which one would imagine was conducted along the same H&S lines -ie. slim to none. I think people were just more in tune with their body's back then, more fatalistic, more confident and therefore more safe. No hesitation. Like Fred Dibnah. Mind you, I don't have the casualty stats to hand!

Todays world is not like it was 30-40 years ago when i was at school we had a bit of respect for the teachers not like today where the kids rule the class room and thats where it all starts at school, as the youth of today just dont want to work and they would look at that video and say i am not doing that, i would of jumped at the chance to do something like that at 15 instead i ended up working in a saw mill making 8000  6x3 posts for the side of the M55, when i get a new lad working with us i can generally tell with in an hour or so if he will be any good or not by the way he handles a saw and if he looks shit scared of it i will try and put him right but some times i might as well bang me head against a wall and its these guys that generally have the accident first,the guys who look like they will be ok will be,

  • Like 5
Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 23/04/2019 at 14:35, Haironyourchest said:

I read a thing a while ago that there were zero deaths or serious injuries during the building of (I think) the statue of liberty, which one would imagine was conducted along the same H&S lines -ie. slim to none. I think people were just more in tune with their body's back then, more fatalistic, more confident and therefore more safe. No hesitation. Like Fred Dibnah. Mind you, I don't have the casualty stats to hand!

Here's some and it's an interesting read. As late as the 1970's there's some levels of death on some projects that would be headlines today.

https://www.forconstructionpros.com/blogs/construction-toolbox/blog/12096401/looking-back-on-the-worlds-deadliest-construction-projects

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share

  •  

  • Featured Adverts

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.