Occupational Hazards

[Deleted member 72666]

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?

 

[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.

 

[telectrix]

knees and back all knackered. eyesight just losing close-up performance but that's due to age, not the work. can still spot a tanner on the floor at the pub after 5 pints.

 

[fall-apart-dave]

knees and back all knackered. eyesight just losing close-up performance but that's due to age, not the work. can still spot a tanner on the floor at the pub after 5 pints.

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?

 

[YoungBart]

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.

 

[Pete999]

Knees, Back, Hips, shoulders and arms all fouled up working on wet cold building sites in my younger days, in my later days of working it was a case of just get it done, and I worked for HMG to late to do anything now though.

 

[Midwest]

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!

 

[telectrix]

If you didn't drink & smoke, you would live for another 10 years!'. Who want too!


​my sentiments excactly.

 

[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.

 

[Deleted member 72666]

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.

 

[Pete999]

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.

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.

 

[ruston]

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.

 

[UKMeterman]

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.

 

[fall-apart-dave]

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.

And try treating your little fella to the left hand rather than the right hand now and then

 

[Martin Kerr]

knees and back all knackered. eyesight just losing close-up performance but that's due to age, not the work. can still spot a tanner on the floor at the pub after 5 pints.

Shame you can't bend down to pick it up......or is it the gum on the shoe trick