http://www.pitchcare.com/ The most recent 20 Health & Safety Message Board Messages of Pitchcare - Serving the Turfcare Industry Copyright 2012 Maxwell Amenity Ltd dave@pitchcare.com (Dave Saltman) al@pitchcare.com (Alastair Battrick) en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:21:29 +0000 Pitchcare's Custom Grown in House CMS 60 http://media.pitchcare.com/static/images/general/newlogo.png http://www.pitchcare.com/ 22 23 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Saturday Sunday Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:19:16 +0000 7 replies - Last reply at 11th Feb 12 12:19:16 - Hi all, I am in the process of taking on an apprentice (aged 17) and need to set up some Risk Assessments for a young person. Does anyone have any I could use to base mine on? If someone could PM some info or for my email address I would really appreciate it. AB AB http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/59471 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/59471 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:04:18 +0000 9 replies - Last reply at 31st Jan 12 09:04:18 - Hi all just after some advice on who should be say that the pitches shouldnt be used in this weather as they are frozen ( they are school pitches) many thanks steve stephen hughes http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/57881 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/57881 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:41:00 +0000 3 replies - Last reply at 14th Jan 12 19:41:00 - Happy New Year everybody, Just a though i had the other day, but, do you need a NPTC ticket to use a flail on a tractor? i know you need one for using a bushcutter on a strimmer because my employers wont let me use one. But they are happy for me to go on the tractor cutting hedges and roadside verges. just a thought Any ideas? Lee lee@standish http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/57731 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/57731 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:03:33 +0000 21 replies - Last reply at 29th Dec 11 17:03:33 - Does anyone know of any companies in the Manchester/north west area that collect, dispose of (unrinsed) chemical containers from fertilisers, fungicides etc and provide documentation of safe disposal? I've tried the company in the Scotts brochure and left multiple messages for them to contact me but business must be booming as they don't seem to want to return the calls so I can only assume they don't want the extra business. Any help would be much appreciated. Leeboy http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/56721 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/56721 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:03:57 +0000 8 replies - Last reply at 24th Dec 11 19:03:57 - Attention: All employees planning to dash through the snow in a one horse open sleigh, going over the fields and laughing all the way are advised that a Risk Assessment will be required addressing the safety of an open sleigh for members of the public. This assessment must also consider whether it is appropriate to use only one horse for such a venture, particularly where there are multiple passengers. Please note that permission must also be obtained in writing from landowners before their fields may be en Groundsmaiden http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/56421 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/56421 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:31:32 +0000 5 replies - Last reply at 23rd Dec 11 15:31:32 - Brilliant. Got a lovely calendar through this morning from one of the power tool companies. We have hedgetrimmers, leaf blowers etc. There are some lovely pictures of young girls wearing little more than their underwear - I know I'm a perv, forgive me but at my age, you know - all with power tools close to them. Nothing wrong there, but look at the small print on the back and it says: "images shown do not show real-life working situations" (mores the pity) "please wear appropriate protective clothing at al Vic Demain http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/56561 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/56561 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:05:57 +0000 19 replies - Last reply at 9th Dec 11 23:05:57 - New estates bursar so new form for risk assessments this will be the 3rd time in four years ive had to rewrite all 150. I could scream. Ian wicketdevil http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/54231 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/54231 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:43:45 +0000 3 replies - Last reply at 2nd Dec 11 00:43:45 - For those getting bored with leaves this is what not to do in the shed with your blower..... http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=ef8_1322692718 Barry Pace http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/54201 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/54201 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:38:46 +0000 12 replies - Last reply at 15th Nov 11 11:38:46 - I've recently been injured at work, I work on a golf course and a golf ball hit the window of the tractor I was in and the glass shattered in my face, long story short glass went through my eye ball, had 2 ops and been told I'm gonna lose some sight in that eye, is there any rules on what glass should be in tractors and do u think I have a claim?? steven dipple http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/53351 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/53351 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:49:26 +0000 9 replies - Last reply at 14th Nov 11 02:49:26 - What would you guys do if your site manager boss was telling you that you've gone through too many boots? When you average 30miles walking a week each year, marking out and cutting grass etc.....what, is it my fault? Perhaps I need to take less steps, maybe that will help? Mark Field http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/53051 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/53051 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 09:18:31 +0000 25 replies - Last reply at 13th Nov 11 09:18:31 - Hi Everyone. I know this has been touched on before, But i'm looking for information so we can up-date/grade our current radio`s and improve communications between staff on our school campus. - The motorola two-way radios we have in place are not very practical in a working environment involving machinery. 1 - Noise restraints, machinery. 2 - Compatibility, radio`s to big/bulky very restrictive. My boss has asked me to make inquires so we can improve on this. Mobiles may be a option, but we A J http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/52951 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/52951 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:37:33 +0000 21 replies - Last reply at 4th Nov 11 10:37:33 - Hi guys i was wondering what the legal requirements are with requirements to spraying glyphosate on a sports field am i required to go on a training course and get certified or as im using something available from homebase is it ok? cheers James james webber http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/52531 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/52531 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:46:44 +0000 5 replies - Last reply at 3rd Nov 11 12:46:44 - Hi Gents Does anyone use or know of a sealant on hard surfaces used for Tennis/Netball courts etc? We have just been handed over some new replacement courts. The old ones used to suffer from algae, so we spray with RT`s Qualgex. Just wondered what other methods folks can recommend? Thanks in Advance Andy. A J http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/52591 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/52591 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:08:26 +0100 1 reply - Last reply at 21st Oct 11 00:08:26 - help what are the guide lines on pinning down goals to keep them secure as i have heard it is now a legal requirement & h&s are hot on this many thanks stuart gower http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/51941 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/51941 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 21:55:09 +0100 3 replies - Last reply at 4th Sep 11 21:55:09 - This is not a belated April fool. but out there has anyone carried oou rsk assessment on the control of wild life, with particular reference to culling of Canada Geese, I am about to take up a new position and one issues we have is large amount geese that are present I just hope the suggestions 'Flock' in any sensible advice would be welcome EHU Mission Control http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/48841 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/48841 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 07:54:38 +0100 4 replies - Last reply at 27th Aug 11 07:54:38 - haveing just seeded ,long cutting promgram, pitches looking good for the start of the rugby season then to fined a burnt out car on one of the pitches ,right on the 22 ,we have moved the car and vac up the pitch ,re seeded ,and topdress, is the pitch a health&safety issiue ian walker http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/48251 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/48251 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 11:06:37 +0100 7 replies - Last reply at 2nd Jul 11 11:06:37 - help , i,m working at a private boys school and the h&s working system is a nightmare we cant use machines etc due to injurys&accidents and machines have to be put away and locked up until they have gone .am i alone or is this common in schools stuart gower http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/39301 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/39301 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:22:04 +0100 27 replies - Last reply at 24th Jun 11 10:22:04 - Good Evening Gents, What's your take on your staff wearing I pods plugged into their ears under some ear muffs or a wire dangling down listening to music whilst they mow? Is having a mobile phone that can automatically switch off the music so a phone call can be received a good thing for the manager? or should they not be wearing them at all. We are in area where radio links are unstable and I allow these mobile practises but has anyone carried out a risk assessment on this? With ever inc SOS http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/38651 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/38651 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:58:23 +0100 3 replies - Last reply at 2nd Jun 11 09:58:23 - Does anyone have recommendations for lightweight, showerproof jackets for my groundstaff. I have waterproof ones but would prefer something akin to "corporate wear" for the guys who assist during our representative matches. mario http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/37461 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/37461 Tue, 31 May 2011 11:09:47 +0100 4 replies - Last reply at 31st May 11 11:09:47 - The gardener that I have employed starts at the School tomorrow, I need to sort out Risk Assessments and Method Statements for the jobs he will be undertaking. is there a good source on the internet for these? most will be very common tasks - using a rotary mower, strimming etc. Alternativly.... anyone have any to email me?? Thanks Richard richard colwill http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/37471 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/37471