Swine Flu - Page 13

Mark · 21-07-2009, 19:54

In your line of work that might be fair enough. In mine it would be a problem.

In my situation it takes enough concentration for me to look at a screen all day on a normal day. Anything that comes along that means I can't concentrate and it's game over - whether that be hayfever, a cold, or even flu (which I don't think I've ever had, yet).

vix · 21-07-2009, 20:38

We've finally had alcohol gels installed in the loos, and also have to wear white coats when we enter the kitchens for some reason.

I have 50% of the symptoms of sf, according to the poster I saw in the docs last night. Good job I've had them a while then!

lostkat · 21-07-2009, 22:14

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Originally Posted by Will

I can assure you that I shan't be using it. Preposterous and ridiculous waste of money and time. Anybody off sick from work will only receive SSP unless they get signed off by their doc. Foe once I've got the union convinced that that's sensible to avoid piss takers! Still what a bunch of toss.

I'm glad you've got union backing on this one. I'm sure a LOT of people will be taking the mick at times like this. Sounds like a very good approach to me, Will.

Will · 21-07-2009, 23:24

IT took some convincing, but I have a way at times.

Pickers · 22-07-2009, 10:16

Considering in my job I am (was) in contact with over 1200 people on a daily basis in a school that had connections (family and sports event wise) with one of the first schools to be closed in the initial breakout, I am somewhat sceptical over the number of people saying "I have Swine Flu" and actually having it.
Of course, the number of cases are undoubtedly on the rise; I just guess my work colleagues and I have been extremely lucky!! At school posters went up, and every room had a "tissue bin" installed (which had a flappy lid, which is more unhygienic than the open bins in this case!!)

Jingo · 22-07-2009, 14:05

Infections are up in number, but the number of abusers for this I see skyrocketing!

Anyone who has read a poster/bbc/paper can easily ring up and state : "I have a high temp, aching limbs and a sore throat.", to which they then obtain 7 days off work.

From what my gf tells me (she works on one of these lovely new swine flu NHS teams) - there are serious discussions on raising swine flu cases to 14 days self-certification.

Nutcase · 22-07-2009, 17:45

For some reason my place has bought a alcohol gel squirter and stuck it by the front door

SidewinderINC · 22-07-2009, 18:03

I have to wash my hands properly every time I want to leave the lab areas anyways, so not much different at my work

Nutcase · 22-07-2009, 20:52

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Originally Posted by SidewinderINC

I have to wash my hands properly every time I want to leave the lab areas anyways, so not much different at my work

So I should think!

Technically I do too, but that's to make sure no asbestos

Kell_ee001 · 22-07-2009, 21:14

We all got official emails with loads of info today, although the main thing that caught our attention was "if you suspect you're ill you should not be in work"

Wonder how many people will be taking full advantage of that!

21-07-2009, 20:38	#122
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	We've finally had alcohol gels installed in the loos, and also have to wear white coats when we enter the kitchens for some reason. I have 50% of the symptoms of sf, according to the poster I saw in the docs last night. Good job I've had them a while then! __________________

21-07-2009, 23:24	#124
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	IT took some convincing, but I have a way at times. __________________ *No No!*

22-07-2009, 10:16	#125
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	Considering in my job I am (was) in contact with over 1200 people on a daily basis in a school that had connections (family and sports event wise) with one of the first schools to be closed in the initial breakout, I am somewhat sceptical over the number of people saying "I have Swine Flu" and actually having it. Of course, the number of cases are undoubtedly on the rise; I just guess my work colleagues and I have been extremely lucky!! At school posters went up, and every room had a "tissue bin" installed (which had a flappy lid, which is more unhygienic than the open bins in this case!!) __________________ Pictures

22-07-2009, 14:05	#126
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	Infections are up in number, but the number of abusers for this I see skyrocketing! Anyone who has read a poster/bbc/paper can easily ring up and state : "I have a high temp, aching limbs and a sore throat.", to which they then obtain 7 days off work. From what my gf tells me (she works on one of these lovely new swine flu NHS teams) - there are serious discussions on raising swine flu cases to 14 days self-certification. __________________

22-07-2009, 18:03	#128
SidewinderINC Joey Tempest Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gravesend. Posts: 2,751	I have to wash my hands properly every time I want to leave the lab areas anyways, so not much different at my work __________________ No Sig.

21-07-2009, 19:54	#121
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	In your line of work that might be fair enough. In mine it would be a problem. In my situation it takes enough concentration for me to look at a screen all day on a normal day. Anything that comes along that means I can't concentrate and it's game over - whether that be hayfever, a cold, or even flu (which I don't think I've ever had, yet).

22-07-2009, 17:45	#127
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	For some reason my place has bought a alcohol gel squirter and stuck it by the front door

22-07-2009, 21:14	#130
Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	We all got official emails with loads of info today, although the main thing that caught our attention was "if you suspect you're ill you should not be in work" Wonder how many people will be taking full advantage of that! __________________