Shattered lives?

[Finless]

Have any of you heard the HSE advert about 'shattered lives".

Is it just me or does anyone else think the slogan should be:-

Prevent slips and trips!
PAY ATTENTION to what you are doing you dozy fcuker!

That advert was immediately followed by one for those poxy blame & claim lawyer leech firms.

Oh well, I suppose it's a better advert than mine - prevent trips and slips, don't go on a skiing holiday or don't do drugs at Holiday on Ice.

Is anyone ever actually responsible for their own actions any more or is someone else ALWAYS to blame?

God will never reappear on the earth due to all the liability suits he'd get served with.

[Finless]

An oft visited topic for humour which is due an airing? The below contributions are from How Stupid Do Manufacturers Think People Are? - The Lounge - Mobiledia

Funny Stuff Found ON Packaging Labels



"Caution: The contents of this bottle should not be fed to fish." -- On a bottle of shampoo for dogs.

"For external use only!" -- On a curling iron.

"Warning: This product can burn eyes." -- On a curling iron.

"Do not use in shower." -- On a hair dryer.

"Do not use while sleeping." -- On a hair dryer.

"Do not use while sleeping or unconscious." -- On a hand-held massaging device.

"Do not place this product into any electronic equipment." -- On the case of a chocolate CD in a gift basket.

"Recycled flush water unsafe for drinking." -- On a toilet at a public sports facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

"Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover." -- On a pair of shin guards made for bicyclists.

"This product not intended for use as a dental drill." -- On an electric rotary tool.

"Caution: Do not spray in eyes." -- On a container of underarm deodorant.

"Do not drive with sunshield in place." -- On a cardboard sunshield that keeps the sun off the dashboard.

"Caution: This is not a safety protective device." -- On a plastic toy helmet used as a container for popcorn.

"Do not use near fire, flame, or sparks." -- On an "Aim-n-Flame" fireplace lighter.

"Battery may explore or leak." -- On a battery. See a scanned image.

"Do not eat toner." -- On a toner cartridge for a laser printer.

"Not intended for highway use." -- On a 13-inch wheel on a wheelbarrow.

"This product is not to be used in bathrooms." -- On a Holmes bathroom heater.

"May irritate eyes." -- On a can of self-defense pepper spray.

"Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth." -- On a novelty rock garden set called "Popcorn Rock."

"Caution! Contents hot!" -- On a Domino's Pizza box.

"Caution: Hot beverages are hot!" -- On a coffee cup.

"Warning: May contain small parts." -- On a frisbee.

"Do not use orally." -- On a toilet bowl cleaning brush.

"Please keep out of children." -- On a butcher knife.

"Not suitable for children aged 36 months or less." -- On a birthday card for a 1 year old.

"Do not recharge, put in backwards, or use." -- On a battery.

"Warning: Do not use on eyes." -- In the manual for a heated seat cushion.

"Do not look into laser with remaining eye." -- On a laser pointer.

"Do not use for drying pets." -- In the manual for a microwave oven.

"For use on animals only." -- On an electric cattle prod.

"For use by trained personnel only." -- On a can of air freshener.

"Keep out of reach of children and teenagers." -- On a can of air freshener.

"Remember, objects in the mirror are actually behind you." -- On a motorcycle helmet-mounted rear-view mirror.

"Warning: Riders of personal watercraft may suffer injury due to the forceful injection of water into body cavities either by falling into the water or while mounting the craft." -- In the manual for a jetski.

"Warning: Do not climb inside this bag and zip it up. Doing so will cause injury and death." -- A label inside a protective bag (for fragile objects), which measures 15cm by 15cm by 12cm.

"Do not use as ear plugs." -- On a package of silly putty.

"Please store in the cold section of the refrigerator." -- On a bag of fresh grapes in Australia.

"Warning: knives are sharp!" -- On the packaging of a sharpening stone.

"Not for weight control." -- On a pack of Breath Savers.

"Twist top off with hands. Throw top away. Do not put top in mouth." -- On the label of a bottled drink.

"Theft of this container is a crime." -- On a milk crate.

"Do not use intimately." -- On a tube of deodorant.

"Warning: has been found to cause cancer in laboratory mice." -- On a box of rat poison.

"Fragile. Do not drop." -- Posted on a Boeing 757.

"Cannot be made non-poisonous." -- On the back of a can of de-icing windshield fluid.

"Caution: Remove infant before folding for storage." -- On a portable stroller.

"Excessive dust may be irritating to shin and eyes." -- On a tube of agarose powder, used to make gels.

"Look before driving." -- On the dash board of a mail truck.

"Do not iron clothes on body." -- On packaging for a Rowenta iron.

"Do not drive car or operate machinery." -- On Boot's children's cough medicine.

"For indoor or outdoor use only." -- On a string of Christmas lights.

"Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly." -- On a child sized Superman costume.

"This door is alarmed from 7:00pm - 7:00am." -- On a hospital's outside access door.

"Beware! To touch these wires is instant death. Anyone found doing so will be prosecuted." -- On a sign at a railroad station.

"Warning: do not use if you have prostate problems." -- On a box of Midol PMS relief tablets.

"Product will be hot after heating." -- On a supermarket dessert box.

"Do not turn upside down." -- On the bottom of a supermarket dessert box.

"Do not light in face. Do not expose to flame." -- On a lighter.

"Choking hazard: This toy is a small ball." -- On the label for a cheap rubber ball toy.

"Not for human consumption." -- On a package of dice.

"May be harmful if swallowed." -- On a shipment of hammers.

"Using Ingenio cookware to destroy your old pots may void your warranty." -- A printed message that appears in a television advertisement when the presenter demonstrates how strong the cookware is by using it to beat up and destroy a regular frying pan.

"Do not attempt to stop the blade with your hand." -- In the manual for a Swedish chainsaw.

"Do not dangle the mouse by its cable or throw the mouse at co-workers." -- From a manual for an SGI computer.

"Warning: May contain nuts." -- On a package of peanuts.

"Do not eat." -- On a slip of paper in a stereo box, referring to the styrofoam packing.

"Do not eat if seal is missing." -- On said seal.

"Remove occupants from the stroller before folding it."

"Access hole only -- not intended for use in lifting box." -- On the sides of a shipping carton, just above cut-out openings which one would assume were handholds.

"Warning: May cause drowsiness." -- On a bottle of Nytol, a brand of sleeping pills.

"Warning: Misuse may cause injury or death." -- Stamped on the metal barrel of a .22 calibre rifle.

"Do not use orally after using rectally." -- In the instructions for an electric thermometer.

"Turn off motor before using this product." -- On the packaging for a chain saw file, used to sharpen the cutting teeth on the chain.

"Not to be used as a personal flotation device." -- On a 6x10 inch inflatable picture frame.

"Do not put in mouth." -- On a box of bottle rockets.

"Remove plastic before eating." -- On the wrapper of a Fruit Roll-Up snack.

"Not dishwasher safe." -- On a remote control for a TV.

"For lifting purposes only." -- On the box for a car jack.

"Do not put lit candles on phone." -- On the instructions for a cordless phone.

"Warning! This is not underwear! Do not attempt to put in pants." -- On the packaging for a wristwatch.

Assurances:

"Safe for use around pets." -- On a box of Arm & Hammer Cat Litter.
Small Print From Commercials:

"Do not use house paint on face." -- In a Visa commercial that depicts an expecting couple looking for paint at a hardware store.

"Do not drive cars in ocean." -- In a car commercial which shows a car in the ocean.

"Always drive on roads. Not on people." -- From a car commercial which shows a vehicle "body-surfing" at a concert.

"For a limited time only." -- From a Rally's commercial that described how their burgers were fresh.

Signs and Notices:

"No stopping or standing." -- A sign at bus stops everywhere.

"Do not sit under coconut trees." -- A sign on a coconut palm in a West Palm Beach park circa 1950.

"These rows reserved for parents with children." -- A sign in a church.

"All cups leaving this store, rather full or empty, must be paid for." -- A sign in a Cumberland Farms in Hillsboro, New Hampshire.

"Malfunction: Too less water." -- A notice left on a coffee machine.

"Prescriptions cannot be filled by phone." -- On a form in a clinic.

"You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside." -- On a bag of Fritos.

"Fits one head." -- On a hotel-provided shower cap box.

"Payment is due by the due date." -- On a credit card statement.

"No small children." -- On a laundromat triple washer.

"Warning: Ramp Ends In Stairs." -- A sign, correctly describing the end of a concrete ramp intended for handicap access to a bridge.


Safety Procedures:

"Take care: new non-slip surface." -- On a sign in front of a newly renovated ramp that led to the entrance of a building.

"In case of flood, proceed uphill. In case of flash flood, proceed uphill quickly." -- One of the emergency safety procedures at a summer camp.



Ingredients:

"Ingredients: Artificially bleached flour, sugar, vegetable fat, yeast, salt, gluten, soya flour, emulsifier 472 (E) & 481, flour treatment agents, enzymes, water. May contain: fruit." -- The ingredients list on a package of fruit buns.

"100% pure yarn." -- On a sweater.

"Some materials may irritate sensitive skin. Please look at the materials if you believe this may be the case.
Materials:
Covering: 100% Unknown.
Stuffing: 100% Unknown."
On a pillow.



Instructions:

"Remove the plastic wrapper." -- The first instruction on a bag of microwave popcorn; to see the instructions, one first has to remove the plastic wrapper and unfold the pouch.

"Take one capsule by mouth three times daily until gone." -- On a box of pills.

"Open packet. Eat contents." -- Instructions on a packet of airline peanuts.

"Remove wrapper, open mouth, insert muffin, eat." -- Instructions on the packaging for a muffin at a 7-11.

"Use like regular soap." -- On a bar of Dial soap.

"Instructions: usage known." -- Instructions on a can of black pepper.

"Serving suggestion: Defrost." -- On a Swann frozen dinner.

"Simply pour the biscuits into a bowl and allow the cat to eat when it wants." -- On a bag of cat biscuits.

"In order to get out of car, open door, get out, lock doors, and then close doors." -- In a car manual.

"Please include the proper portion of your bill." -- On the envelope for an auto insurance bill.

"The appliance is switched on by setting the on/off switch to the 'on' position." -- Instructions for an espresso kettle.


Requirements:
"Optional modem required." -- On a computer software package.

[ratcliffe]

Originally Posted by Finless

Have any of you heard the HSE advert about 'shattered lives".

Is it just me or does anyone else think the slogan should be:-

Prevent slips and trips!
PAY ATTENTION to what you are doing you dozy fcuker!

Absolutely. My sentiments exactly. That advert really intensely annoys me. I really need to get out more.

[chrisch]

Originally Posted by Finless

...
Is anyone ever actually responsible for their own actions any more ....

Dear god no. Whatever next? People will think Tony Blair actually lied about the WMD if you had to be responsible FFS.....


Chris

[The Duck]

Originally Posted by Finless

Have any of you heard the HSE advert about 'shattered lives".

Is it just me or does anyone else think the slogan should be:-

Prevent slips and trips!
PAY ATTENTION to what you are doing you dozy fcuker!

Yes that ad has been annoying me recently and I must admit to once shouting at the radio "Avoid slips, trips and falls by looking where you're bloody going!" - it had been a hard day though

[ratcliffe]

Originally Posted by The Duck

Yes that ad has been annoying me recently and I must admit to once shouting at the radio "Avoid slips, trips and falls by looking where you're bloody going!" - it had been a hard day though

Did you walk into something whilst getting aggravated at the radio ?

[The Duck]

Originally Posted by ratcliffe

Did you walk into something whilst getting aggravated at the radio ?

No but works computer has nearly had an "accidental" fall once or twice

[ratcliffe]

Originally Posted by The Duck

No but works computer has nearly had an "accidental" fall once or twice

Now I know what they mean when they say the server has fallen over... one of my colleagues has kicked it in disgust

[dry suit diver]

Originally Posted by ratcliffe

Absolutely. My sentiments exactly. That advert really intensely annoys me. I really need to get out more.

why? do you think H&S is not your responsibility? Do you walk past when you see something unsafe in work?

at work you have a duty to others as prescribed in HASAWA 1974.

this means if you see a pool of grease then dont walk by report it or better still clean it up.

trailing cable, majke sure it cant trip somebody up.


biggest cause of injury at work- slips trips and falls , all down to in the greater extent poor housekeeping.

the biggest Killer in work - Falls from height and yes this means at any height. falling from a kerb is a work at height issue.


if peole thought about what they do instead of just doing it there would be no need.


heres a video to make you think

[Finless]

Originally Posted by dry suit diver

why? do you think H&S is not your responsibility? Do you walk past when you see something unsafe in work?

at work you have a duty to others as prescribed in HASAWA 1974.

this means if you see a pool of grease then dont walk by report it or better still clean it up.

trailing cable, majke sure it cant trip somebody up.


biggest cause of injury at work- slips trips and falls , all down to in the greater extent poor housekeeping.

the biggest Killer in work - Falls from height and yes this means at any height. falling from a kerb is a work at height issue.


if peole thought about what they do instead of just doing it there would be no need.


heres a video to make you think

H&S, like the unions did, has gone way too far in interfering in life. Along with bloody insurance companies and those other leeches the blame and claim lawyers I can foresee the ruin of society.

People are afraid or just can't be (or soon won't want to be) arsed to 'do anything' anymore because of the above. As an example, who the hell would want to organize a bonfire night anymore. Would we be allowed to stand within 100 yards?

Beaurocracy going mad, I say!

Naturally these are my own unsubstantiated opinions based on eyes that can see for 50 years.