Posted By Raymond Rapp Russian roulette?

Posted By Russell Wilkinson Hi, on the training courses we run,straight after lunch,we get everyone to stand round in a circle and throw a ball to someone in the room,until everyone has touched the ball,you are not allowed to pass it to the person either side of you.After this is complete we ask them to start again throwing the ball in the same sequence around the circle.It's a bit of fun and it seems to wake people up!

Posted By A Campbell Like the idea of the ball... a bit of variation before getting back to the nitty gritty!

Posted By Russell Wilkinson it brings people "back into the room" always hard after a lunch break,its a bit different and totally unexpected,nothing to do with H&S.

Posted By Angela Hayden If you use two balls and have everyone in a circle, then ask them to pass the balls around as quickly as possible - then ask them to come up with an idea, as a team to do the task faster and more efficiently, this then become as communication, mentoring and team work excercise - it's very some of the solutions people come up with. Ang.

Posted By Raymond Rapp Sorry Paul, it was just an inspirational comment but did seem to 'fit in' with your precis. On a more serious note, it is not something I have readily experienced. However, I have found that case studies can be an interesting form of discussion and learning. Could be a real life incident or you could embellish it for some humour. I was once involved in a group case study and keeping it light hearted it was one of the most hilarious exercises I can remember - a good 'ice breaker'.

Posted By AMelrose I start the afternoon session with Manual Handling (office environment) so cover the very basics of anatomy by passing round a mini spine before getting three participants to stand before 3 identical boxes (all marked up with different weights). Ask them to lift the box at the same time then pass them round to discuss how they lifted, what their impressions were etc [and how even if the weight is written on the box, it might not be the same]. Later on, look at group handling so do the "person in chair" 4 person lift to show how communication is required...usually gets a laugh and wakes everyone up! End the afternoon session looking briefly at stress and show my stress buster.....a photo of my dog which always raises a few "ahhs" and everyone goes away smiling!!

Posted By Paul Slater Thanks everyone, some excellent ideas. I like the sound of the water option. Could be fun!!! I anybody has anymore ideas please feel free to add them. Thanks again Paul