Posted By Merv Newman Steve, try the coshh evaluation of water - toxic (especially after a bout of ecstasy, corrosive (actually it really is very corrosive - hows yer car fer rust ?), explosive when mixed with certain metals, very low tlv, ld50 pretty high (eyebrow level)when you are drowning in the stuff, and must never under any circumstances be mixed with whiskey (well ok, maybe a drop or two). PPE for clean up of spills includes welly boots, marigold gloves, a ce approved umbrella and waterproof y-fronts (you don't want to go all crinkly do you ?) regards Merv Newman

Posted By Karen Todd See the MSDS for coffee at http://www.hsegroup.com/hse/text/caffiene.htm Karen

Posted By Karen Todd Steve, Another thing I did at a work night out was I had an awards ceremony where everyone in the workforce (about 25) got some kind of award and a certificate. I wrote down all the things that people did during the year and by the time the night out came around, I had lots of ammunition. One guy got the Nice Butt award - but I was of course referring to his butt weld for which he had passed the 'stringent' test. Two others got the Good Penetration award. I was not talking about the quality of their welding, I was referring to the fact that their girlfriends had become pregnant. Mr Vain got a mirror, Driver of the Year (who overturned a FLT) got a toy FLT to practice on and Mr Loverman got an 18 pack of "Extra Safe" to keep him out of trouble. The boss got "Excuse of the Year" - one day he drove over angle iron in the yard and burst a tyre on his jeep. He came crashing in through the door in a rage and shouted, "If they had moved that angle iron when I told them to, I would never have driven over it and burst my tyre". It was very well received. Regards, Karen

Posted By Derek Rooney MIOSH MIIRSM When teachin people how to carry out a risk assessment i have used the following example: Its your anniversary but you went to the pub with work mates instead of going home to a candlelit meal with the wife Thats a HAZARD You were reminded before you left for work NOT to be late & to bring some wine home. The LIKELIEHOOD of injury is High Your partner has a terrible temper and a strong right arm. They like to throw things and have a good aim. The SEVERITY will be very serious You will be injured - no question The RISK RATING will be very high Buy flowers from 24hr garage. Don't make excuses, apologise profusely and be ready to duck. These are your "Control Measures"! Regards Derek