Important - proposed new EU rules on DIY safety

[RogerS]

Chaps, there is a proposal for some new legislation from the EEC that any DIY activities involving sharp cutting edges MUST be carried out in the presence of a "Sicherheitsmeister" which roughly translated means Safety Master ie another person who will be there in case you have an accident.

It seems to me a bit of a knee-jerk reaction - a bit like Part P when that MP sadly lost her daughter electrocuted due to DIY incompetence - and is being promoted by a Dutch MEP, Filar Loop.

All is not lost as there is a ground swell across Europe to stop this daft law happening and a Euro-peition is available for signing here

 

[Wood Monkey]

Good. A spare pair of hands will come in useful ;-)

 

[paul-c]

thanks for pointing this out roger
its great to keep up with all the new legislation that comes out on this date each year.
cheers paul-c

 

[tomatwark]

I think they should introduce this in the commercial sector as well for all lone workers.

I could then justify to the wife having a sexy blonde with long legs and a short skirt in working in the workshop.

Tom

 

[Tom K]

At least I now know where my Filar Loop got to.

 

[chippy mark]

I was looking for a Filar Loop this time last year

 

[joiner_sim]

Where can i find someone qualified as a Sicherheitsmeister to work with me?