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Being slightly paler than average i thought i would post a quick note about a v.good sunscreen i found. Its a boots own brand, clear spray its waterproof and you dont have to mess around rubbing it in and it doesnt get sweated off. This is the first ive found which works and so far havent spent summer as lobster so far. Still cover up in hottest part of the day and wear a hat tho but it stops burnt face
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Long sleeves (and trousers) are fine but don't forget the nose, the back of the neck (very important to avoid sunstroke, I understand) and of course any gap twixt T-shirt and trousers.
What is needed is hard hat with a Foreign Legion-type dangly cloth bit hanging down the back. Still no brim though!
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One of the greatest tradgedies I have encountered during this recent spell of hot weather was to discover that Gales Ales, producers of the up mto recently heavenly nectar known as HSB, have been taken over by Fullers....
If this wasnt bad enough, they have closed the aged brewery in Horndean, where the water used for making the beer was taken from their own artesan well and are now brewing it in London....
The describe myself as distraught is inadequate.... upon almost succumbing to the hot weather, I prescribed myself a long cold pint of HSB.. for medicinal purposes mind.... the perfect reviver for all that ails you.... only to be under the mistaken impression that there was a feindish plot afoot to poison me.... I was right... not a murderous attempt... but rather a commercial attempt on my life.... is there a law agianst commercial poisoning I wonder?...
Woe is me, gone forever the sublime taste of HSB, in its place a poor pretender to the name....
At least I have fond memories of of my brewery tour...
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Even worse than this - the far superior London brewers Youngs have (or will shortly) relocated production to Wells of Bedford. Unfortunately this kind of erosion of our noble brewing heritage continues apace - resulting in a lack of choice for the consumer - but more profits for the big boys.
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Quote:quote:Originally posted by Steve-B
One of the greatest tradgedies I have encountered during this recent spell of hot weather was to discover that Gales Ales, producers of the up mto recently heavenly nectar known as HSB, have been taken over by Fullers
I am gob smacked. Gales gone. And to poxy Fullers too. Portsmouth will never be the same again.
Time to dig a big moat to protect Adnams (the only brewery left south of the Trent that could hold a light to Gales).
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Yes Kevin, Gales are gone.... the Horndean brewery is no more.
I took what must have been one of the last brewery tours to be held prior to the take over and closure.... what an experience... the tour was great, from seeing the well to following the process, breathing deeply (after being warned not to) on the fumes as the yeast did its heavenly duty was awesome...
After the tour they took us to the onsight bar for a tasting session... my wife had to drive home..
The new brew tastes nothing like the original HSB...
As you say, Pompey will never be the same....
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What you want is Stella non of that namby pampy bitter stuff! 5 pints 30dgrees lovelly stuff. I had no idea why i was so angry.
Close enough for a country job!
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Quote:quote:What you want is Stella
Heathen....
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On the note of hard hats I constantly have to deal with people wearing their hat backwards. This doesn't give the same level of head protection.
Sun cream of an appropriate factor should be supplied with PPE as you are required to work in the sun and it does constitute protective equipment.
There is a legal requirement under the Workplace Health Safety and Welfare Regulations. (See below)
Regulation 22 places requirements on the employer with respect to the provision of drinking water.
It states:
An adequate supply of wholesome drinking water shall be provided for all persons at work in the workplace.
Every supply of drinking water required by paragraph (1) shall -
(a) be readily accessible at suitable places; and
(b) be conspicuously marked by an appropriate sign where necessary for reasons of health or safety.
Where a supply of drinking water is required by paragraph (1), there shall also be provided a sufficient number of suitable cups or other drinking vessels unless the supply of drinking water is in a jet from which persons can drink easily.
The approved code of practice states:
Drinking water should normally be obtained from a public or private water supply by means of a tap on a pipe connected directly to the water main. Alternatively, drinking water may be derived from a tap on a pipe connected directly to a storage cistern which complies with the requirements of the UK Water Bye-laws. In particular, any cistern, tank or vessel used as a supply should be well covered, kept clean and tested and disinfected as necessary. Water should only be provided in refillable containers where it cannot be obtained directly from a mains supply. Such containers should be suitably enclosed to prevent contamination and should be refilled at least daily.
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Drinking water taps should not be installed in places where contamination is likely, for example in a workshop where lead is handled or processed. As far as is reasonably practicable they should also not be installed in sanitary accommodation.
Drinking cups or beakers should be provided unless the supply is by means of a drinking fountain. In the case of non-disposable cups a facility for washing them should be provided nearby.
Drinking water supplies should be marked as such if people may otherwise drink from supplies which are not meant for drinking. Marking is not necessary if non-drinkable cold water supplies are clearly marked as such.
The guidance states:
Water supplies likely to be grossly contaminated, such as in supplies meant for process use only, should be clearly marked by a suitable sign. Bottled water/water dispensing systems may still be provided as a secondary source of drinking water.
Hope this is some help.
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Galaxsea, I would be interested to learn what the criteria are for the wearing of hard hats. If you are an H&S person, as I gather you are, do you have a blanket requirement for them on all archaeological sites, and if so what is the relevant legislation? If not, what are the criteria?
Same question for hi-vis waistcoats (obviously particularly relevant to we invisible people).
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