Working in Rivers/Lakes etc

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Sorry if I came accross as argumentative Charlieh - I'm just trying to find out the facts/industry best practice as my emoployer couldn't give two monkeys.

 

Good point Hama. - I may been doing a lot more reed bed / tree work around watercourses so will bear that in mind when doing the RA.

 

 

This is a serious issue, wiels disease, should really be part of health and safety common knowledge, but it isnt, might have to ask a few top bods why it isnt.

 

I know we have to draw the line somewhere with H&S but if working over or near water it is well worth being informed of symptoms and avoiding open wounds and contact.

[arbclimber]

Do also be aware of wiels disease when working near water. any open cut or broken skin can become an entry point for the virus.

 

this is a fatal disease so always one for the R/A and one to be aware of for symptoms of the disease as it is similar to flu but often gets overlooked till it is too late.

 

check out the environment agency site as they will probably have more info, or I will post something up a bit later.

 

Leptospirosis Information Center

 

Good point Hama, also bear in mind if you take your dog to work that lepto is very serious in dogs so make sure vaccinations are up to date. Always amazes me how many people dont keep up their vaccinations:sneaky2:

I know you lost your dog recently Hama, my sympathy. Just thought it was a point worth making for others reading.