456: State-of-the-art facilities Monday 19 July 2010
Taplow Car Boot sale, A4 Bath Road, Taplow, Berkshire
“For centuries, the great British loo has been a matter of envy to the rest of the world.”
source: Daily Mail
photo by Sam Oakley
425: Where’s your helmet? Friday 4 June 2010
York Place, Edinburgh
“the hard hat is loathed by many in the industry. Workers complain that they are uncomfortable, restrictive and – worst of all – make them look silly.”
source: building.co.uk
384: Be careful out there Thursday 8 April 2010
Portobello High Street, Portobello, Edinburgh
“You have a duty of your own to take care of your own safety, and to look where you are going and where you are putting your feet.”
source: National Accident Helpline
351: Blame and claim Monday 22 February 2010
Broughton Street, Edinburgh
“Most people want an idea of how much compensation they might receive … Click on the figure below and move your cursor over the body to see different types of injury.”
source: youclaim.co.uk
329: Pile-up Thursday 21 January 2010
Nottingham railway station
“There are many situations where knowledge of crowd control techniques, current legislation and theoretical principles are necessary.”
source: National Extension College
308: Lighting-up time Monday 21 December 2009
a lamppost, Musselburgh
“The shortest day marks the point when the days start to get longer and the nights shorter, and has profound cultural meaning around the world and throughout history. The cultural significance varies, but generally refers to a time of rebirth and renewal and is celebrated with festivals and rituals.”
source: Shortest Day
299: A quick flash Tuesday 8 December 2009
Planet Out, Baxter's Place, Edinburgh
“If strobe lighting, or other flashing or flickering lights come on without warning, you should immediately cover one eye with the palm of your hand and turn away from the light.”
source: Epilepsy Action
296: Technotrauma Thursday 3 December 2009
Abbey Lane, Edinburgh
“Discarded Computer Monitors, whether CRT or TFT, working or faulty, are classed as hazardous waste by the European Union.”
source: IT Green
287: Well ventilated Friday 20 November 2009
Hercus Loan, Musselburgh
“You should also ensure that nothing on the outside of your property has blocked the flue. The boiler flue is designed to help the boiler exhaust gases to escape to the outside whilst the boiler is working”
source: British Gas
283: Stairway to hospital Monday 16 November 2009
London Road, Edinburgh
“The scenario of falling down stairs was summed up quite poetically by Templer (1978, cited in Hemenway, 1994):”To fall down stairs is not only to fall off a cliff, but to fall on rocks below, for the nosings of steps presents a succession of sharp edges.””
source: The Health & Safety Laboratory: Falls on stairways - literarature review (PDF)
