Hi,

can anyone give me a link to a good Christmas Safety flier or a Safety list of Do's and Dont's especially in relation to candles.
Regards,
Jerry

Here you are Jerry

http://www.fireservice.co.uk/safety/candles.php

But plenty more if you search.

Cheers

Martin

Make sure you behave (badly) at the Christmas Party.... Sorry I know it's not Friday but... This is a (very slightly) modified guideline document my wife's employer issued a couple of years back... I do NOT endorse the advice presented.

"All over the world organisations are getting ready for the festive season and the office Christmas parties that accompany it. A recent survey showed that as many as 99.99% of employees have experienced some form of embarrassing behaviour at these do’s, so is it any wonder that the Staff Party can strike fear into the hearts of managers and employees alike? (Managers are, of course, not employees!)

For those of you who have never attended any kind of social gathering in your life before our advice will ensure you don’t commit any faux pas that will haunt you into the Nouveau Annee.

1. Turnip. Whether you love it or loathe it, the way you behave towards your vegetables can have implications for how others perceive you as a team player or manager.

2. Know your limits. Avoid the temptation to knock back copious amounts of alcohol (unless you are an experienced drinker). Alcohol can quickly make you lose judgement, so drink plenty. Make sure you eat something greasy before you head out, then you can drink rapidly throughout the evening and mix your drinks.

3. Supply free alcohol. It’s a nice gesture to offer to consume as many free drinks as you are physically able and to choose an event which provides free drinks. However it is also important to make sure that soft drinks are available for your colleagues.

4. Dress appropriately. You want to be remembered, so make sure you hit the right note by wearing something revealing.

5. Make sure you’ve considered everyone’s needs when choosing a venue and menu. Make sure that all of your colleagues are able to enjoy themselves by selecting a venue which offers free drinks. The menu is less important; fussy people with special dietary requirements can get a kebab on the way home.

6. Consider the date and timing of the event. Some colleagues may not be able to attend parties if they are held on specific dates and times due to the requirements of their religion or if they have to make arrangements for child care etc. Make sure that you’re excluding the right people.

7. Don’t talk about shopping all night. The Christmas party is a great opportunity to get to know your colleagues better, so introduce foul language, offensive jokes and inappropriate topics of conversation.

8. Loosen up. We spend so much of our time in work it’s a great opportunity to share a bit of what’s going on in your life with your colleagues. Unfortunately, they will probably respond similarly to you. However, you can benefit back at work if you know some of your manager’s dirty little secrets.

9. Remember any new team members. They won’t know company policy so can be conned into buying a round of drinks for everyone. Check that any new members of the team have travel arrangements in place or better still, offer to have them pick you up. Remind them that it’s much easier to walk into a room with someone than on their own!

10. Romantic liaisons. Many couples meet at work, use the Christmas party as an opportunity to mix business with pleasure and get frisky.

11. Try to settle scores: The Christmas party is a good time to let rip and tell your boss exactly what you think of them and ask for promotion. Confront difficult colleagues or clients with your grievances.

12. Plan ahead: Think about how you will be getting home. Try to cadge a lift with someone who is organised and has booked a taxi or arranged for a family member or friend to pick them up. Tie a label to your clothing with your home address and emergency contact details.

13. Turn up late for work the next day. If your employer has been shortsighted enough to arrange a function on a week night they should take care of you and not expect you to be fit for work the next day. Do not wake up in a panic and rush in to work on a Saturday or Sunday.

14. Enjoy yourself! You have worked hard all year, so have fun and leave the party with your reputation enhanced. Who needs dignity?"

All the best for '10.

Steve