kevinjohnsonmbe

Soooooooooooooo........ In a separate thread - why? What a laugh that could be, thread title - "I'm like {insert screen name} because..."

You're confused....? I'm confused!! Are you saying you see Varoufakis as an establishment puppet? It's exactly the opposite of that which has made me quite a fan. I'm not saying I'm aligned with his socialist ideology, but to listen to him is, in equal measure, captivating, interesting and entertaining. Ok, so he was Brexit pro-remain but for the reasons he stated in Oct 15: “You have a referendum coming up. My message is simple yet rich: those of us who disdain the democratic deficit in Brussels, those of us who detest the authoritarianism of a technocracy which is incompetent and contemptuous of democracy, those of us who are most critical of Europe have a moral duty to stay in Europe, fight for it, and democratise it.” So there is much to recognise and agree with (green) and only the means by which it might be achieved (red) where I disagree with him (like he'd even know I existed!) It's possible to absolutely recognise and agree with much that is flawed within the EU. But having tried (and failed) to reform from within (David Cameron) AND recognising and acknowledging that, IN HIS OWN WORDS (within the embedded interview), he ALSO recognises and acknowledges that EU reform from within is neither achievable nor likely nor could you ever trust what ever agreements that might be made. Great article and embedded video here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/oct/24/eu-referendum-yanis-varoufakis-says-britons-should-vote-to-stay-in-union He was a legend on QT and always presents at interview in a fashion that is captivating and entertaining regardless of the complexity and humourless subject. The enemy of my enemy is my friend.....

There’s also the case where the MEWP went over in a park. Somebody on here was involved in the investigation and I can’t recal if the outcome was ever disclosed. My suspicion was that the ‘corporate’ RAMS had said MEWP preferable to climbing so that’s what happened regardless of the actual circumstances screaming differently - blind obedience to RAMS rather than situational awareness.

I suspect our individual dislikes of HSE diverge at the point where you (and I, as a general rule, but perhaps not quite so vehemently in this example) tend to disapprove of all central control, whereas my dislike of HSE stems from poor or inappropriate interpretation and implementation of, what I think, is a pretty good piece of legislation by ‘little Hitlers’ that seek to present barriers rather than facilitate solutions. What wouldn’t perhaps be interpreted from the example pic, is that it’s not the owner / operator of the equipment which is being misused that is dangling from it, but rather an employee and as such, is exactly the sort of abuse of the workforce that should be prevented by good use of the legislation. But that’s all getting off the point of the original question - are MEWPs “inherently” safer, and as such should be the first choice OVER climbing? I think not and the pic, along with the link, were examples of why.

A good book...

Anyone else seen this on Facebook yet..... Hilarious....... and tragic, in equal measure!!

Really....? "enterprising" adjective 1. having or showing initiative and resourcefulness. That would be purchasing a long reach hedge cutter and using the lift for, errrr, lift so that the job can be done quickly, efficiently, safely and professionally - with the right tools. I just see stupid, inefficient, buffoonery..... "stupid" adjective 1. having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense.

Bucket Trucks / MEWPs etc - More prevalent and possibly a longer usage trend Stateside? Sadly another reported fatality: http://dripline.net/bucket-operator-dies-bucket-truck-boom-malfunctions/ Is there a danger that potentially poorly interpreted HSE requirements might (a) 'push' tree works towards MEWPs and away from climbing and (b) once that's happened, people will be more inclined to use a MEWP (because that's what the RAMS says is preferable to climbing) when climbing would have been a better option. A couple of pics below lifted from a local Facebook group - unbelievably, it's the owner / operator posting these pics

There are (at least) 2 possible answers, one is the right answer, the other is at your own discretion: (1) The text book answer - if you haven't 'done the course', passed the exam, got a ticketed operator on site and a supervisor on call having signed off the plan, and applied for and received your LA's version of the permission to work in the highway (and highway margins), and got the mandated PL insurance, and implemented the correct TM according to the road and conditions.... It doesn't make a great deal of difference what you do, you won't be compliant. Or, perhaps get a TM company to do all of that for you. (2) At your own discretion (and as many have done before and will do in the future) do your best and hope it doesn't go TU. Anything in between is just kidding yourself....

This is posted on Facebook now with a link to the draft docs: http://www.vetcert.eu/standards-certificates

Does that mean you don't know anything before 1985? Or are you suggesting I'm 114?

Disregard for personal injury.... Disregard for the law.... Disregard for the ignorance of broader public opinion.... You're probably right... Reckless, irresponsible and criminal behaviour. What will that EVER achieve.....?

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hms-queen-elizabeth-urgently-sail-arctic-circle-support-multinational-air-transport-mission/

Must be feeling uncharacteristically seasonal Mr E!!

This is not a "if I don't do it somebody else will" scenario - even if that was ever going to be an acceptable defence. Acorn Environmental Management Group Ltd is a company with some fairly bold claims on their website, the 2007 winner of the Horticulture Week landscape & amenity award (can't see that happening again anytime soon), a company with £1.275m net assets listed on the accounts to end February 2017 , a company probably making a lot of money from a contract which completely lacks credible arboricultural analysis of the justification.... Keep the videos coming! Keep the protests in the public domain, keep the profile in the media - that's what politicians will come to realise their jobs are dependant upon and, hopefully, maybe slowly, they will start to ask the right questions of the right people and finally start to SERVE the people. Come the day of the revolution Comrade! PS - hit them up, see if you can link your vids to their 'latest news' tab on their website... It seems to lack any mention of Sheffield operations??

Them druids get everywhere!

There was an idiot in the scene, it was the neanderthal at the stem end of the brash still trying to wrestle it out with someone clinging to it. He bears some responsibility, but not as much as the team leader / manager that should have been on top of the situation.

The bigger story might be the manpower crisis attempting to put a crew on the ship... "Golden £return" bonuses being offered to former Naval personnel that have previously retired / resigned / wrapped their hand in, offers of 2 year short contracts to Maritime Reserve personnel to try and surge some bodies in shortage categories, financial retention incentives to keep current manpower levels from dropping any further... Unlike the Civil Service, NHS, Police, teachers, Fire services etc, there's no moaning from the 3 arms of the military, no striking, no political grand-standing at annual conferences, they just pack a bag and leave - game over. I've seen several old muckers post copies of the letters they've received asking them to go back in the job on Facebook.... Don't know of any that have taken the option yet.

Meh, stern seal leak, hot news nobody ever really needed to know..... 200l/hr can be a catastrophic issue for ship stability - just depends where in the ship it is. For example, a high pressure salt water ring main on 01/02 deck discharging 200l/hr would be very serious. The higher above the waterline the greater the potential impact and if 'free surface' can have devastating effect as the water gains momentum and moves athwartships . 200l/hr stern seal leak in a main machinery compartment fitted with salvage pumps would be an insignificant splash in the bilge - maybe a bit embarrassing given the design and built parameters but really, no biggy.

OK grass gurus! Question: old perennial, red diesel.... Excise Notice 75: fuel for road vehicles says: 8.9 Mowing machines The mowing machine must be a complete vehicle, whether pedestrian-operated or ‘ride-on’. The machinery must be built into the vehicle for it to qualify under this category. but then goes on to say... “...Activities not accepted as falling within the definition of agriculture, horticulture or forestry include: (Loads of blah) the maintenance of recreational facilities, including beaches...” So, red diesel in a mower for recreation sports pitches, no on road use between sites, legal or not? (Note - not ‘everyone does’ but is it legal?)

There’s ANOTHER?

Them's the worst Mr E! 'Jonny come lately's' that are upsetting the established equilibrium of long standing arrogant, ignorant, buffoons that have spent years doing SFA whilst spending other people's hard earned bunce on hair brained, half baked, headline grabbing schemes that are entirely inappropriate, poorly conceived and cock eyed..... Bastards every one of 'em! Why would anyone bother doing it when its so much easier to go on Facebook and complain about dog poo.... I mean, what's the worst that could happen? You could end up chairing the root & branch review of PC practice and procedure.... (can't see that ending badly for the **** that just his code of conduct complaint laughed out of court....)

I was just 'editing' to add a - - (just in case anyone, not yourself Mr S - your sense of humour (and grasp of irony) are well established and recognised) didn't 'get it.' Cancelled the edit to see what your reply was.... Those bloody parish councillors are a pain in the Harris!

what, like someone that might be concerned about the effect of uncontrolled, unrestricted, incremental industrialisation of green field presenting the potential for normalisation, after a period of time, possibly resulting in change of use to residential setting a precedent which presents a significant future threat of further denudation and possible large scale residential development..... Loike?