Depends on his priorities.

I've known bosses whose only responsibility in thier own minds was to turning a profit and safeguarding thier own jobs. And yes, that does include risking the long term health of employees.

Posted By: Arizona Bay on September 16th 2005 at 23:44:05

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I have a serious dilema and need opinions.......... (General Chat) - The Baron, Sep 16, 23:29:59
- Asbestos is funny ol' stuff... (General Chat) - Worf55, Sep 17, 00:13:56
- I know fuck all about building, but there must be some sort of mask that filters it out. (n/m) (General Chat) - Lucan, Sep 16, 23:38:42
- Fuck that - any work that involves asbestos at UEA ... (General Chat) - bjt, Sep 16, 23:33:59
  - Thing is i don't know if it contains asbestos........ (General Chat) - The Baron, Sep 16, 23:35:59
    - I'd have thought your boss would have a responsibility to safe guard you ... (General Chat) - bjt, Sep 16, 23:39:24
      - Depends on his priorities. (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Sep 16, 23:44:05
        
        My boss went into a property........ (General Chat) - The Baron, Sep 16, 23:49:36
        
        He probably doesn't give a fuck about geting cancer then. Or doesn't understand the risks (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Sep 16, 23:53:17
        
        The thing is this is my first electrical job........ (General Chat) - The Baron, Sep 16, 23:55:57
        
        Here's what you do. (General Chat) - Lucan, Sep 17, 00:02:05
        
        But why they see me as being potencially difficult? a trouble maker? (n/m) (General Chat) - The Baron, Sep 17, 00:03:51
        
        no (General Chat) - CWC, Sep 17, 00:12:09
        
        Not the honest ones. And the might be in the minority, but there will be some out there. (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Sep 17, 00:08:53
        
        Well to put it into perspective ... (General Chat) - bjt, Sep 16, 23:58:09
        
        And, you are a long time dead. (n/m) (General Chat) - Lucan, Sep 17, 00:03:03
        
        That, sir, is the nail hit on the head, squarely. (n/m) (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Sep 17, 00:00:59
    - Not worth the risk (General Chat) - CWC, Sep 16, 23:38:34
      - Agreed.... n/m (n/m) (General Chat) - bjt, Sep 16, 23:40:11
      - I am on a trial probationary period........ (General Chat) - The Baron, Sep 16, 23:40:04
        
        Phone Anne Robinson now. (n/m) (General Chat) - Lucan, Sep 16, 23:41:12
        
        That would be unfair dismissal ... n/m (n/m) (General Chat) - bjt, Sep 16, 23:40:46
        
        No such thing if you're on a probation, realistically. (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Sep 16, 23:46:31
        
        but he's on trial (General Chat) - Clare, Sep 16, 23:42:05
        
        Yep. (n/m) (General Chat) - The Baron, Sep 16, 23:42:38
        
        Simple - the law is VERY strict with regards to the stuff ... (General Chat) - bjt, Sep 16, 23:46:42
        
        Fuck. That is quite scarey. (n/m) (General Chat) - Lucan, Sep 16, 23:50:48
        
        I know. (n/m) (General Chat) - The Baron, Sep 16, 23:57:37
        
        If you are worried, you should really say so (General Chat) - pants, Sep 17, 00:34:27
        
        They don't piss about with this for a reason ... n/m (n/m) (General Chat) - bjt, Sep 16, 23:52:37
        
        Not if you're doing contract work. (n/m) (General Chat) - Lucan, Sep 16, 23:41:48
    - Would the council know? (General Chat) - Clare, Sep 16, 23:37:58
      - I've spoken to them and apparently ......... (General Chat) - The Baron, Sep 16, 23:42:03
        
        But it is a legal requirement for you boss ... (General Chat) - bjt, Sep 16, 23:48:53
        
        and also a legal requirement to provide a safe working environment (General Chat) - CWC, Sep 17, 00:15:59
        
        I think they do but......... (General Chat) - The Baron, Sep 16, 23:59:29
        
        Mate you need to get out of the company sharpish (General Chat) - Clare, Sep 16, 23:43:02
        
        I used to work for boss that would cut every corner going... (General Chat) - bjt, Sep 16, 23:50:24
  - In fact - here you go, first hit from google ... (General Chat) - bjt, Sep 16, 23:35:17
- I'd find out what asbestos looks like. (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Sep 16, 23:33:04
  - You can't tell if a paint or artex or plaster has got in it by looking. (n/m) (General Chat) - The Baron, Sep 16, 23:34:57
    - Oh. Ok. I'm not an expert, I'm sure you can tell. (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Sep 16, 23:37:26
      - The other thing is the guy i spoke to .......... (General Chat) - The Baron, Sep 16, 23:38:40

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