Help! No heating or hot water after gas safety check

bernardgreen · 26 Sep 2016

I am sure I read somewhere that use of latex gloves should be avoided in situations where they may come into contact with a person with a latex allergy.

Yes I did years ago. and Health and Safety Exec publication , " Skin at work Latex " confirms it

Latex allergies

Natural rubber latex (NRL) proteins have the potential to cause asthma and dermatitis. More serious allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis, are also possible.

The proteins naturally present in NRL cause the allergies either through direct contact with the skin, or by inhalation of powder from powdered latex gloves

The inhalation of dust from the gloves is a hazard to people who are hypersensitive. Being in the same room as a pair of latex gloves ( or other protective equipment made from latex ) can trigger a allergic reaction in a hypersensitive person. Still how many people who have their boiler serviced are hypersensitive to latex ?. ( The dust is French Chalk or similar dry lubricant and not powdered latex).

Non latex gloves are available

nortonj · 26 Sep 2016

I am right though no need to go past post 6.
I have a disclaimer in my t's and c's regarding people with a latex allergies.

Dan Robinson · 26 Sep 2016

bernardgreen said:
I am sure I read somewhere that use of latex gloves should be avoided in situations where they may come into contact with a person with a latex allergy.

Yes I did years ago. and Health and Safety Exec publication , " Skin at work Latex " confirms it

Latex allergies

Natural rubber latex (NRL) proteins have the potential to cause asthma and dermatitis. More serious allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis, are also possible.

The proteins naturally present in NRL cause the allergies either through direct contact with the skin, or by inhalation of powder from powdered latex gloves

The inhalation of dust from the gloves is a hazard to people who are hypersensitive. Being in the same room as a pair of latex gloves ( or other protective equipment made from latex ) can trigger a allergic reaction in a hypersensitive person. Still how many people who have their boiler serviced are hypersensitive to latex ?. ( The dust is French Chalk or similar dry lubricant and not powdered latex).

Non latex gloves are available

FFS - seriously?

Some of us also use these:

http://www.thesafetysupplycompany.c...EGgVlibggocxub7zBxPq2RlzwdhLUrj2-1RoCo9_w_wcB

AGAS · 26 Sep 2016

bernardgreen said:
I am sure I read somewhere that use of latex gloves should be avoided in situations where they may come into contact with a person with a latex allergy.

Yes I did years ago. and Health and Safety Exec publication , " Skin at work Latex " confirms it

Latex allergies

Natural rubber latex (NRL) proteins have the potential to cause asthma and dermatitis. More serious allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis, are also possible.

The proteins naturally present in NRL cause the allergies either through direct contact with the skin, or by inhalation of powder from powdered latex gloves

The inhalation of dust from the gloves is a hazard to people who are hypersensitive. Being in the same room as a pair of latex gloves ( or other protective equipment made from latex ) can trigger a allergic reaction in a hypersensitive person. Still how many people who have their boiler serviced are hypersensitive to latex ?. ( The dust is French Chalk or similar dry lubricant and not powdered latex).

Non latex gloves are available

don't understand your point ? whats the relevance ? if the engineer has skin problems or not

jedi said:
Please no! Dont play the old trolling card because you dont like something... Some people...

do you try to be an idiot or does it come naturally ?

, are you always full of shyte ? i don't know your contribution on this forum but the last few of your posts has been inane cr@p.

bernardgreen · 26 Sep 2016

AGAS said:
whats the relevance ? if the engineer has skin problems or not

Although incidents are rare ( unless there are many un-recorded incidents ) a person wearing latex gloves can trigger an allergic reaction to other people in the room.

Dan Robinson · 26 Sep 2016

bernardgreen said:
Although incidents are rare ( unless there are many un-recorded incidents ) a person wearing latex gloves can trigger an allergic reaction to other people in the room.

It wasn't your latex gloves Bernie.

spareshunter · 26 Sep 2016

jedi said:
Another fine job...... NOT!! Still like most of us you fixed it ya self like most of us have to do after the so called experts have had a play... Well done you....

With a little help from a friend. And no abuse as well.

spareshunter · 26 Sep 2016

Razor900 said:
Looks like the professional did not excuse the simple mistake the guy made.

I did add a

at the end.

Madrab · 26 Sep 2016

spareshunter said:
With a little help from a friend. And no abuse as well.

Just a shame that you weren't accredited with the help you provided at the time @spareshunter. They were obviously blinded by their eagerness to get the chance to have a pop at the professionals again.

AGAS · 26 Sep 2016

bernardgreen said:
Although incidents are rare ( unless there are many un-recorded incidents ) a person wearing latex gloves can trigger an allergic reaction to other people in the room.

stop digging mate , I'm not going to carry on with this because you know i could

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