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derek agent
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Many years ago when I had a car as part of my job the company said that if you wrote a car off you did not get a new one for xxx number of years, or if you continually dented or scrapped it the same rule applied. I think the answer therefore is straight forward that all dents and bumps are monitored and the careless person gets a 'hand me down car' I have worked with people that continually had accidents, mainly through carelessness, i.e. parking in places where they may get damaged by other vehicles, or trying to squeeze through a gap when there is no room therefore losing a wing mirror. We all know someone that is always denting their car or vans, I don't believe that is bad luck but poor judgement, chance taking etc. So taking away the the 'new car' away which is something that we all want may help to resolve the issue, or even a down grade in the make of vehicle.
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derek agent
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During some BICS training a few years ago we were told to always use a circuit breaker when using any electrical appliance for instance a hoover or floor scrubber. I recently discussed this with my maintenance manager and he said that he did not think a circuit breaker was neccesary because the main circuit board would trip in the event of a problem. My feelings are that a curcuit breaker would trip quicker than the main board, for instance when I use the Electric mower at home I still use a curcuit breaker. Does anyone have any thoughts?
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derek agent
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Being a Diabetic is NOT a disability, nor is it chronic. The condition can be easily treated with drugs as can other medical problems, say an ulcer or IBS for example where someone has to take medicines to control the condition for maybe life.
Diabetes may be serious but is it a disability? No, is it chronic? No providing the person looks after themselves and certainly no more than other medical condition.
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derek agent
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Having been a Diabetic for over 35 years I can understand people for not disclosing the condition. I have lost jobs because I was honest and declared the condition, however, over the last 15/20 years people have taken no notice of the problem. I do however feel that it is unfair to ask these medical questions, I am as fit as the next person and it is I feel an afront to ask such personal questions, it is between me and my Doctor and any person that I wish to tell. On the other hand it is good practise to tell work colleagues so that they know what to do in an emergency such as a HYPO (low blood sugar). My previous employer did a simple Risk Assessment to cover such instances. To even ask the question as to what should we do only has one answer, and that is give the person as much support as he/she needs.
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