7 thoughts on “Life’s little inconveniences.”

  1. While you are on the subject of ridiculous signs.

    Can someone tell me why it is when I go to public toilet/washroom and go to wash my hands there is a sign saying “Caution water is very hot” if it is so damned hot why the hell don’t they set the temperature lower. Because when I see this sign I use the COLD water just in case (parent care now habit) so do most other people. So the HOT water is never used.
    Better still put a mixer tap on the sink.

  5. About Legionnaires’ disease

    Legionnaires’ Disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia which can affect anybody, but which principally affects those who are susceptible because of age, illness, immunosuppression, smoking etc.

    It is caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila and related bacteria that can be found naturally in environmental water sources such as rivers, lakes and reservoirs, usually in low numbers. As they are commonly found in environmental sources they may also be found in purpose built water systems such as cooling towers, evaporative condensers and whirlpool spas.

    If conditions are favourable the bacterium may grow creating conditions in which the risk from Legionnaires’ disease is increased. It is therefore important to control the risks by introducing measures outlined in the Approved Code of Practice & guidance document Legionnaires’ disease – The Control of legionella bacteria in water systems (L8)[1].

    * What is Legionnaires’ disease?
    * How do people get it?
    * What are the symptoms?
    * Where does it come from?
    * What measures are there to control legionella?
    * What to do if you or an employee has Legionnaires’ disease
    * The Legionella Working Group
    * Other related information

    What is Legionnaires’ disease?

    1. Legionnaires’ disease is a type of pneumonia. It was named after an outbreak of severe pneumonia that affected a meeting of the American Legion in 1976. It is an uncommon but serious disease.

    2. It is actually one of a group of similar diseases collectively known as legionellosis. The other forms, eg Pontiac Fever and Lochgoilhead Fever, have similar symptoms but are not as serious as Legionnaires’ disease.

    3. Legionnaires’ disease occurs more frequently in men than women. It usually affects middle-aged or elderly people, and it more commonly affects smokers or people with other chest problems.

    4. About half the cases of Legionnaires’ disease are caught abroad, and useful advice on travel can be obtained from the European Working Group for Legionella Infections link to external website[2] (EWGLI). The other half are the result of infections acquired in the UK.

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    How do people get it?

    5. The agent that causes Legionnaires’ disease is a bacterium called Legionella pneumophila. People catch Legionnaires’ disease by inhaling small droplets of water suspended in the air, which contain the bacteria.

    6. Certain conditions increase the risk from legionella:

    * a suitable temperature for growth, 20 to 45oC;
    * a source of nutrients for the organism, eg sludge, scale, rust, algae, and other organic matter;and
    * a way of creating and spreading breathable droplets, eg the aerosol created by a cooling tower or spa pool.

    However, remember that most people exposed to legionella do not become ill, and Legionnaires’ disease does not spread from person to person.

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  6. But a luxury all the same Rick,the water here is cold & frequently so are the hand dryers, loo seats have been done away with too.

    Next it’ll be the doors !!!

  7. On a Marks & Spencer treacle pudding Warning – Product will be hot after heating.
    On a bottle of Nytol (a sleeping aid) Warning – May cause drowsiness.
    On a Korean kitchen knife Warning – Keep out of children.
    On a bag of Sainsbury’s peanuts Warning – Contains nuts.
    On a Swedish chainsaw Warning – Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands.

    And my all time favourite, on a packet of Sunmaid raisins,

    ‘Why not try tossing over your favourite breakfast cereal.’

    OZ

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