Posted By Lisa_
Hi Guys,

We are having a bit of a blitz on clearing out cupboards of all junk materials. We are going for a sterile approach on the above cupboards. Nothing at all to be stored.

I am pulling together the justification for this decision as a few people have got out of thier prams and asked the HSE for advice, which they have interpreted as they can store what they like (oh how I love my job some days)

I want to make my RA on it water tight so any legislation / observations you think I can include will be most welcome.

Thanks in advance

Lisa

Posted By Alan Haynes
Surely your RA was done before the decision was made?

Your posting makes it appear that you are trying to justify a position with an RA, rather than reaching a decision through an RA.

[is the tail wagging the dog?]

Posted By Lisa_
If the Fire Officers strong advice constitutes him wagging my tail then guilty as charged.

The decision was enforced before the reasons had been properly communicated (someone trying to be helpful). 99% of staff understand the logic of not storing paint on top on the mains electrical board or storing toilet rolls floor to ceiling around the Emerson heater. They just needed is to be put in black and white.

The 1% are trying to score points as they don't feel that they should have to pay any attention to H&S as it is not their job and they know better. This is not the first time that the same group have acted in the same way. There is a difference between a reasonable thought out challenge and deliberately trying to undermine someone.