classicalgreen
Active Member
lack of common sense is sadly a problem. ergo 2 examples I came across . one when working for a major car company making engines . it started out with a helpful 'how to .section saying drain oil.change filter .renew oil plug washer etc " it failed to mention fill with fresh oil. so a gentleman followed booklet and engine seized as it would when running without oil! he successfully sued the aforesaid car company for a new engine.court accepting that pamphlet didn't say fill with new oil. hence following that no more helpful hints. pictures etc were ever given with new cars.
on another case in USA. it was reported that driver bought a new motor home with the then new . cruise control fitted . driver went on highway ..decided to make a coffee so pressed button to engage cruise control and then walked to back to make a drink. it did of course veer off road and crashed. writing off vehicle and giving injury. driver sued company saying it didn't say you had to still sit and steer and was ether for a driver to relax and allow to 'cruise' on highway. I believe he too won award.
ego modern world is devoid of common sense. look up why we now have to have warning signs above hot water taps in factories or cups saying 'contains hot water" etc one may think anybody would be aware a hot tap supplies HOT water. so in reality while we may read how a contributor managed to get a didgeridoo removed or fit his widget using x y and z home made tools and couple of brick for axle stands. the sad part is some folk won't ask selves if thats actually a good idea for them to do it! people have large skill set differentials .technically as well as common sense being arguably in short supply.
i am guilty doing a few jobs with risks. however I was aware risks .shortcuts etc and had confidence in my ability to carry out successfully. ( only once in entire lifetime nearly coming a cropper under a car -thats another story-and i was avery young man then )
probably we need a lawyer to put a disclaimer at entrance to any web site saying contents within are for reading /viewing only and do not form instructions or have any liability accepted if you choose to follow anything contained within.
I was told ( probably true) that packet of peanuts now contains a sign on back saying 'warning contains nuts'.
so can understand concerns .shame we cant apply common sense but these days many are seemingly taught that when ever something bad occurs .somebody can be blamed and sued ! like tripping on a paving slap .oh dear did we suffer injury .have time off work? w can have a no win no fee claim against council and you may be awarded ££££. no wonder we have issues . common sense would seem to be that if you didn't lift feet..see raised /broekn paving ..then you were not looking where going!
I have visited european countries where payments in dark ( streetlights not there or defunct) with entire manhole covers missing in middle of footpath. I enquired what happens to my travel rep if I broke a leg falling in one.. response was .."you get a very large bill form local hospital-better hope your insurance pays out". tautly different outlook. next we will have sign outside wood,forests saying "beware.tree roots may cause tips and falls. enter at own risk" ( or have to sign a disclaimer before being allowed in.
rant over ..
on another case in USA. it was reported that driver bought a new motor home with the then new . cruise control fitted . driver went on highway ..decided to make a coffee so pressed button to engage cruise control and then walked to back to make a drink. it did of course veer off road and crashed. writing off vehicle and giving injury. driver sued company saying it didn't say you had to still sit and steer and was ether for a driver to relax and allow to 'cruise' on highway. I believe he too won award.
ego modern world is devoid of common sense. look up why we now have to have warning signs above hot water taps in factories or cups saying 'contains hot water" etc one may think anybody would be aware a hot tap supplies HOT water. so in reality while we may read how a contributor managed to get a didgeridoo removed or fit his widget using x y and z home made tools and couple of brick for axle stands. the sad part is some folk won't ask selves if thats actually a good idea for them to do it! people have large skill set differentials .technically as well as common sense being arguably in short supply.
i am guilty doing a few jobs with risks. however I was aware risks .shortcuts etc and had confidence in my ability to carry out successfully. ( only once in entire lifetime nearly coming a cropper under a car -thats another story-and i was avery young man then )
probably we need a lawyer to put a disclaimer at entrance to any web site saying contents within are for reading /viewing only and do not form instructions or have any liability accepted if you choose to follow anything contained within.
I was told ( probably true) that packet of peanuts now contains a sign on back saying 'warning contains nuts'.
so can understand concerns .shame we cant apply common sense but these days many are seemingly taught that when ever something bad occurs .somebody can be blamed and sued ! like tripping on a paving slap .oh dear did we suffer injury .have time off work? w can have a no win no fee claim against council and you may be awarded ££££. no wonder we have issues . common sense would seem to be that if you didn't lift feet..see raised /broekn paving ..then you were not looking where going!
I have visited european countries where payments in dark ( streetlights not there or defunct) with entire manhole covers missing in middle of footpath. I enquired what happens to my travel rep if I broke a leg falling in one.. response was .."you get a very large bill form local hospital-better hope your insurance pays out". tautly different outlook. next we will have sign outside wood,forests saying "beware.tree roots may cause tips and falls. enter at own risk" ( or have to sign a disclaimer before being allowed in.
rant over ..