(09-03-2012, 05:54 PM)FCM Wrote:

(08-03-2012, 10:01 PM)larryd Wrote: John - could I suggest that the Gorse Lea Crew take a couple of pots of paint and a few brushes on site for first practice?

If there's anywhere that needs done, it's there.

From memory (last time was 1986) there was no paint at all - mind you, I was going through there so slowly, it didn't matter

P'raps FCM would sponsor this ??

Larry I would not have a problem of doing a section in time for the MGP. BUT the Heath and Safety and all the paperwork that's involved would put any man off

Risk assessments, H&S File, Facilities for the men doing the works, Notifications, signage and more.

The painting is only a low cost, its all the add ons that make it the big problem.

Example we have to paint a few doors for a Gov department, A independent H&S inspector has to be employed to prepare a H&S file, A First aider and a Fire coordinator also have to employed, The H&S inspector has to make daily visits. Toilets also have to be provided even when there is a public loo just across the road. The lads also have to have a brew hut. This is all law to comply with H&S.

Been doing the job over 30 years without any problems, its now just a case of creating jobs for the suits. This is one of the reasons why Government cant afford to pay the tradesmen to do a job because the men in suits come first.

All this reminds me of the time about 15 years ago when Race Mission was approached by the racing fraternity to run a creche and childrens play area in Nobles park. The authorities by way of regulation blocked it. I can remember one of the reasons they used was, "that is what the Hailwood centre is for ", my reply was that on race days sometimes it was impossible to see from one side of the room to the other because of cigaret smoke.!! Anyway,...during race days the Race Mission tent was usually full of baby's and children whilst mom went and watched dad race. i only hope that regulation and H & S does not finish the TT off.