Post Christmas safety haze :o))

Submitted: Sunday, Dec 25, 2005 at 23:28
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Lynne just got home from Kids ward with this little gem:

Australian Christmas Injuries

Since 1996, 31 Australians have died while watering their Christmas tree when the fairy lights are turned on or plugged in. A residual current device on the switchboard will prevent electrocutions - or just unplug it.

19 Australians have died in the last 3 years eating Christmas decorations they thought were chocolates.

Hospital reported 4 broken arms from cracker pulling incidents.

43 Australians were admitted to casualty in the last 2 years after opening bottles with their eye sockets or their teeth at Christmas.

58 Australians were injured last year from using sharp knives instead of screw drivers to put batteries in Christmas toys.

Since 1997, 101 Australians had broken parts of plastic toys pulled out of their feet at Christmas.

Unlike these people we hope you had a happy & safe Christmas!

OH&S Dept.

Okay it's probably a work of fiction - though I'd just about beleive the bottle opening and knives ones but it was funny.

Anyone got the equivalent for working on the fourbie??

Dave
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Reply By: Willem - Sunday, Dec 25, 2005 at 23:39

Sunday, Dec 25, 2005 at 23:39
Dave

I can relate to the bottle opening with teeth stuff.

Now later in life there are no teeth left where there once were...lol

Cheers
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Reply By: Exploder - Monday, Dec 26, 2005 at 00:06

Monday, Dec 26, 2005 at 00:06
I heard this one about a mining OH&S coordinator who was injured when he used the Vehicles battery as a axle stand while working on the car
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Reply By: gramps - Monday, Dec 26, 2005 at 07:43

Monday, Dec 26, 2005 at 07:43
"Anyone got the equivalent for working on the fourbie??"

Bonz, where are you ?????

Only joking mate :)))))
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Monday, Dec 26, 2005 at 08:51

Monday, Dec 26, 2005 at 08:51
Take another look gramps
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Reply By: Bonz (Vic) - Monday, Dec 26, 2005 at 08:44

Monday, Dec 26, 2005 at 08:44
Exploroz Gathering Injuries

Since inception EO gatherings have brought with them numerous injuries. Here is a summary to date.

13 members plastered after numerous Glayva abuses

76 concussions after members slapped their foreheads watching others attempt seemingly impossible tasks

16 members passed out after holding their breath waiting to see what Roachie, or Lucy would attach to their relative vehicles next. This total is expected to increase.

One stupid member almost died of embarrassment when the reciprocating saw he was using to trim the plastic ends of his battery jumped back and punctured the battery - there were no acid burns however.

8 confirmed cases of dislocated shoulders from Nissan owners slapping each other on the back. 143 similar cases from Toyota owners, one fracture.

One case of thirst when Diamonds Waeco broke down at Landcruiser Park. He has NEVER recovered and suffers nightmares regularly.

186 cases of sore throats from talking, chatting, reminiscing and cavorting members who failed to properly lubricate their throats.

Since 2001, 540 members have had their foot removed from their mouth. This is commonly done with a boot applied to the other end of their body. The procedure is commonly carried out several times by many other members.

Unlike these people, if you're not part of EO you're definitely missing out.
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Follow Up By: Member - JohnR (Vic)&Moses - Monday, Dec 26, 2005 at 11:22

Monday, Dec 26, 2005 at 11:22
Wasn't it the member who nearly died of embarrassment over the battery incident who also also cut tendons in his hand helping finish off his garage which was bein built by a contractor. I think it may have been the same fellow who had also been off after another home injury that happened to be home for the garage injury.......
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Follow Up By: gramps - Monday, Dec 26, 2005 at 14:48

Monday, Dec 26, 2005 at 14:48
ROFLMAO

Bonz you've done it again.

Since I've already fallen off this fancy computer chair whilst reading some of the comments and exploits of fellow forumites, in the interests of OH&S I may very well have to attach a seat belt or training wheels LOLOLOL
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Follow Up By: Des Lexic - Monday, Dec 26, 2005 at 15:31

Monday, Dec 26, 2005 at 15:31
Seem to remember an incident where a certain tray top got severely burried on the beach at Robe and then blew his air bag jack to smitherenes trying to unbog the said vehicle. I also recall another member whe repeatedly claims that my lovely yellow handled shovel is theirs.It might add that it is safely locked away in the shed.
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Wednesday, Dec 28, 2005 at 10:34

Wednesday, Dec 28, 2005 at 10:34
Yes John it MAY have been that same member, I will give him a stern talking to
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Follow Up By: Member - JohnR (Vic)&Moses - Wednesday, Dec 28, 2005 at 11:43

Wednesday, Dec 28, 2005 at 11:43
I possibly know doctors who can help mate. LOL
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