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JR T. @StyleWithSense (1954) 31 Aug 20

Since everything is done virtually these days, Workflow is now in the realms of our Computer Monitors... This both have pros and cons as well as pivotal factor to one's health most especially our vision and eye health. Staring at...

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Filipino Vlogger received backlash on social media

JR T. @StyleWithSense (1954) 27 Aug 20

Local Vlogger/YouTuber Buknoy Glamurrr received backlash on social media on his video post walking in the streets without following city ordinance amidst the covid-19 crisis. Cases of the corona virus in the Philippines are...

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What a farce!

Fleur @Fleura (35173) • United Kingdom 17 Dec 18

Last week we unfortunately had to attend the funeral of an elderly family member. She had a long and full life but nevertheless we are still sad at her passing and she will be much missed by many. The funeral was held in a lovely...

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Well that's not how I wanted tonight to go.

April @thislittlepennyearns (68246) • Defuniak Springs, Florida 29 May 17

I was coming into the living room from the kitchen and somehow managed to get discombobulated and fell and twisted my ankle. So the other half wrapped it, it's hurting but I don't think I did enought damage to it to need to go to...

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No Glitter for Under 3s

pumpkinjam @pumpkinjam (8876) • United Kingdom 19 Feb 16

I was working in a private nursery today. It's one of the better ones. One of the girls with whom I worked was telling me about all the sensory play they've had out for the babies this week - sand, shaving foam, shredded paper,...

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Four Year Old Still Puts Small Things In His Mouth!!

Gudheart @gudheart (12659) 29 Nov 15

My 4 year old nephew still seems to put things in his month despite us telling him it is dangerous. Just the other day I got him a pencil case set with rubber and a ruler etc, and he decided to start chewing on the rubber. It is...

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Have You Ever Been Refused Entry Onto Public Transport?

Janey1966 @Janey1966 (24170) • Carlisle, England 19 Feb 12

I've just got back from staying at my Mum's for the week and - on the whole, it's been fine, apart from the spook in there "making" the curtain-rail come down in one of the bedrooms..amongst other things! Anyway,...

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undercover job police?

SilverVixen @SilverVixen (284) • United States 30 Jun 11

Okay I'm not exactly sure what these people are called, that why I need your help. The place where my husband works, the owner and supervisors are dirty. They don't follow code unless they have osha or some other government agency...

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This is a true story...How many firemen does it take?

LeighB @LeighB (698) • Thailand 5 Apr 11

How many firemen does it take to save a cat stuck on a house roof? Answer 25 and 5 fire engines. No this is not an April fools joke it is an actual event. Yesterday, in Sufolk, U.K. 25 firemen and 5 fire engines were...

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Poll Question: Do you think health and safety has gone crazy?

ayandatawork @ayandatawork (173) • India 12 Jan 11

I have bought this topic because we wear goggles for out safety. This is a new generation and i heard about a school that it has banned pencil cases because it might contain sharp objects like pencil or pen whatever. So what do...

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Are high heels are safety hazard?

taraelocin @taraelocin (1138) 4 Oct 09

A few weeks ago there was a major discussion in the UK about the right of women to wear high heels in the office. The point argued was that high heels are bad for posture, feet and back. But also that it slows female workers...

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Health and safety gone to far?

JoJo32 @JoJo32 (11) 3 Dec 08

My kids love the snow as I did when I was younger,ysterday they werent allowed out at all in school for their usual playtime,because of the snow..what happened to letting them been children,I went to the same school and they use...

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Binmen refuse to collect rubbish as 'pulling it across gravel is against H&S rul

ronaldinu @ronaldinu (12422) • Malta 10 Oct 08

"Binmen refused to collect a man's rubbish because pulling it a couple of inches across gravel would have contravened health and safety regulations. Father-of-two Mark Birkett, 38, was told his bins would not be collected and...

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Health and Safety and breaks away from the PC when working in an office

kazisindahouse @kazisindahouse (49) 12 Sep 08

I work in an office and the other day we were having a discussion re breaks and time away from your PC and what is the correct stance from a point of Health and Safety. Does anyone know what the correct guidelines are in the UK...

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If you have a full day in front of the computer

MichaelJay @MichaelJay (1100) 15 Jul 08

How often do yoiu take a break? You can get posture problems, fuzzy vision, and headaches if you concentrate too long. What is your maximum time? For me it's two hours before I JUST have to have a break. Get up, walk round,...

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Accidents In Public Places.... What Do You Do?

Darkwing @Darkwing (21583) 27 May 07

I responded a short while ago to a discussion where a lady's daughter had visited a safari park, and on playing in a children's play area, sustained injuries, by falling onto unprotected concrete, at the bottom of a dark tube on a...

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Beware of your Breadknife

rainbow @rainbow (6761) 15 May 07

This is another of those silly tricks that can get you hurt - I know! This morning I was making Bongs packing up and cut my lovely fresh homemade loaf. I cut it in a bit of a wedge so I laid it down and tried to thin it out -...

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kitchen knives

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Life and Health

GarryM5789 @GarryM5789 (15) • Australia 7 May 07

Why do so many choose death when life is available to them. Why do so many choose sickness or medicine with side-effects when true, complete healing is available for all who would take two simple steps and follow through with a...

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Are You Health and Safety Conscious?

ItTakesAllSorts @ItTakesAllSorts (4096) 15 Apr 07

Do you have a smoke alarm in your home that works? Are you aware of fire exits when you visit a restaurant or cinema. Do you have safety locks on everything to protect your kids? OR Do you think we have all gone mad and there...

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politcal corectness and health and safety

hartlepoolno3 @hartlepoolno3 (327) 8 Apr 07

what weird stories about PC and H and S do you have, i found out the other day it is wrong to call a white board a whiteboard, the correct name to avoid racism is wipeboard, therefore a blackboard is now a chalkboard

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