Just wondering how many of you out there are actually suffering from the daily physical activities associated with our industry, I'm sure most of us have suffered from bad backs, knees and diminishing eyesight etc, I for one can tick a couple of those boxes. I am currently suffering from RSI in my forearm caused by the tightening of cables and fixings over the years (and not due to any monkey smacking before any one asks). My symptoms have become more severe since being diagnosed over 7 years ago and seem to be with me most of the time now. Does any one else suffer from this?
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fall-apart-dave
I've a very low tolerance to being patronised, don't suffer fools, seem to completely loose it when I bang my head on cupboard doors and get bad headaches when I think about society (this weeks bugbear is dog fouling). Does any of that count? Haha!
I know what you mean though. When I worked on the ships my lower back was in tatters as were my hips and knees from having to constantly move with the ship especially in rough weather. No sensation in some finger tips, diminished on others (burns), and bad wrists.
I know what you mean though. When I worked on the ships my lower back was in tatters as were my hips and knees from having to constantly move with the ship especially in rough weather. No sensation in some finger tips, diminished on others (burns), and bad wrists.
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fall-apart-dave
Tenner on the floor, dropped soap in the shower, it's all the same hahaha! Its how you deal with it that counts! Mind you my eyes are perfect and always will be. If you never test them they can never fail, init?
My old man (also a spark) His hearing is shot, Not even 50 yet, Comes with 30 odd years of Working in noisy factories with drills, Woodsaws etc. Another spark I know has just had to give up the game to get his knee replaced, Again not even 50. I know a lot of people slag PPE off, But In the right circumstances it is really necessary.
I'm afraid it starts the minute your born and learn how to stand on two legs. Then the food you consume, the drink you drink, the exercise you take to keep fit, the small print you read, and the loud music you listen too. And to pay for all that, you have to go to work!
The phrase; 'If you didn't drink & smoke, you would live for another 10 years!'. Who want too!
The phrase; 'If you didn't drink & smoke, you would live for another 10 years!'. Who want too!
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LankyWill
none yet as i am only a 20 something, sometimes get sore knees and an aching back. My fingers regularly ache but i dont notice it when im working. I am however a ppe pinup, i always use, kneepads(Snickers), Ear defs, Goggles and a respirator. Some people say you look like a --- but im sure they will look worse hobbling around at 50.
We didn't have the equipment we have today such as cordless drivers etc, everything was put in using hand tools and the popularity of push/lever connectors will go far in reducing such injuries, especially when servicing/commissioning control panels and the like.
Believe me mate keep on looking like a ---, trust me if I had half the PPE there is about nowadays I wouldn't be waking up in the middle of the night with joint pain, keep wearing the PPE you wont regret it I promise, my knees are totally screwed up, all as a result of kneeling on damp floors and joist with no protection. Don't let any of those so called hard men try and tell you any different, what do they say "hard in the body soft in the head" I know I was that hard man.
Yes, same as the old hands, got it all , back, neck (severe) . discs out , knees hearing , elbows shoulders. I quiver when I walk past the vet's.
I had a more sinister disease , which may or may not of been related to breathing loads of crap from aspects of our industry (it was viral based).
So the PPE mockers , let them laugh , it may well be on them.
I had a more sinister disease , which may or may not of been related to breathing loads of crap from aspects of our industry (it was viral based).
So the PPE mockers , let them laugh , it may well be on them.
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If you have RSI in the wrists try wearing the splints from boots with the metal plates in when you are off the job, also when not near live stuff, teaches you the correct angles. Also see about cutters with longer handles, less pressure and so on.
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fall-apart-dave
And try treating your little fella to the left hand rather than the right hand now and then
Shame you can't bend down to pick it up......or is it the gum on the shoe trick
My wrists haven't suffered much, my rsi seems to effect my grip (trying to turn a door knob can become a challenge) and I get a lot of discomfort in my forearm right up to my elbow. I also suffer from 'pins and needles' in my whole hand especially at night or when driving for longer than 30 minutes. Fortunately I don't yet suffer 24/7.
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Barry White
In late 50s hands and wrist are my main aches. Had carpol tunnel done a few years back and that eased it. Had a conversation at work on how I must ave been lucky as never had a problem with them. Guess what left knee swelled up week after and couldn't bend it.
Eyes distance is great but close up theres times when I think they may as well be tattoos.
Eyes distance is great but close up theres times when I think they may as well be tattoos.
Yes you should Lee, but I tried them and find them very uncomfortable and irritating tbh.
I never wore any of that stuff at your Will.
Turns out I'm the ---.
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This is a cheery thread, haha! I'm 44 and starting to slowly fall apart a touch. My injuries tend to come from playing footy which then never get the chance to heal properly due to work, or at least that's what I tell myself!
I use one of those simple gardeners kneeling mats if I am working at low level for any length of time, as I find knee pads uncomfy myself. Use dust masks also but that's about it.
Like Ruston, I have tried the strap on and the insertables. But yes they do burn with the friction!!
I still enjoy saying "sorry I can't hear you" over and over when the industrial deafness phone pests call though!
I use one of those simple gardeners kneeling mats if I am working at low level for any length of time, as I find knee pads uncomfy myself. Use dust masks also but that's about it.
Like Ruston, I have tried the strap on and the insertables. But yes they do burn with the friction!!
I still enjoy saying "sorry I can't hear you" over and over when the industrial deafness phone pests call though!
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My missus's grandma lived til she was 99 and was still baking cakes until around 96. She had the life of Riley, her hubby when he was alive did literally everything for her, and when he died her family ran around after her. She did not have a great diet, so I can only deduce it's genetics mixed with not stressing your body out that kept her here for so long! Bless her!
I'm 47 and my back is knackered, however my worst issue at the moment is eyesight, I need glasses for close up work which is a pain in the arse, I keep looking up when wiring things and making myself giddy as everything else is out of focus!
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fall-apart-dave
That's the Buddhist mentality. You only get so many heart beats, don't waste them!
Everyone talking of knee pads... You all must know that searing agony you get as you kneel onto a nut or bolt that's been left laid about that you didn't see? On the ships I used to get that ALL. THE. TIME. Everywhere I knelt, there was a nut, a bolt, the stubs of a pad eye that had long since been cut off the deck, or maybe the top of a deckhead poking through or a rough seam of a deck plate. Ooohhh, the AGONY! Especially cos I weigh 110kg and and a tall bugger. That and constantly hitting my head because when I wore my helmet, the peak obscured my field of vision which meant I was forever clanging my swede on doorways etc. Used to leave my neck in tatters!
My ankles were always in pain too until I just started flat ignoring the HSE lot - they insist on lace-up boots with zips down the sides (no rig boots etc). And they insisted they be laced up tight "for safety" - now have you ever tried working on your knees wearing tight laced up boots? (Stop giggling at the back!) - the pressure on the ankles was immense. I took to leaving the zips undone, I was forever getting "reminded" about it, but my argument was that there's no point in giving my ankles support if that support knackers them anyway. And, what happens when I fall overboard? I'll need to kick my boots off quickly. Anyway, eventually we agreed to compromise, I would zip up my boots, they would stop nagging me about zipping up my boots, and everyone ended up happier...
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Barry White
maybe try ------ :lol: and its a while since I had a friction burn
You wanna get with the programme. Go for the professor look, and wear your glasses on the end of your nose. Get some glasses lanyards, so you can hang them round your neck when not need. I find this look quite superior, other electricians think you some kind of engineer or technician and woman find you strangely attractive.I'm 47 and my back is knackered, however my worst issue at the moment is eyesight, I need glasses for close up work which is a pain in the arse, I keep looking up when wiring things and making myself giddy as everything else is out of focus!
You wanna get with the programme. Go for the professor look, and wear your glasses on the end of your nose. Get some glasses lanyards, so you can hang them round your neck when not need. I find this look quite superior, other electricians think you some kind of engineer or technician and woman find you strangely attractive.
The only thing with that is, when you continually get the shirt tail out to clean the fallen crap out of them when you are up the ladder, they are knackered in no time.
You can take steps to minimise fallout and sharp breaths will disperse detritus. Alternatively, hanging the glasses so they fall across your back. This will negate the issue, and give you a kind of Bohemian look.
Think that's more of a, 'Colin, your so money supermarket' look.
You wanna get with the programme. Go for the professor look, and wear your glasses on the end of your nose. Get some glasses lanyards, so you can hang them round your neck when not need. I find this look quite superior, other electricians think you some kind of engineer or technician and woman find you strangely attractive.
Unfortunately I am old enough to know who Larry Grayson was!
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