RedRocket1647545505 Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/907304-nhs-health-and-safety-chiefs-ban-dangerous-metal-paper-clips Manchester NHS Trust officials made the decision to stop the use of the metal stationary item after a member of staff cut their finger using one. In a memo to staff, it was warned that the use of metal fasteners was 'prohibited' and the offending clips must be 'carefully disposed of immediately'. 'Due to recent incidents, NHS Manchester has decided to immediately withdraw the use of metal paper fasteners,' explained the memo featuring an accompanying picture of a paper clip - just to avoid any confusion. 'Please ensure any that remain in use be replaced by similar plastic fasteners. 'The use of metal fasteners is prohibited and must be carefully disposed of immediately. Thank you for your co-operation.' The clips have been banned from the city's GP surgeries, clinics and offices in favour of a plastic alternative. However, a member of staff told the Manchester Evening News: 'It is ridiculous. They’re vaguely sharp, like drawing pins and fountain pens. 'I can only assume top brass think that they’ve employed idiots who need nannying through the working day.' Another added: 'We should just be lucky the safety memo didn’t run to two pages, that might have proved a bit tricky.' http://img.metro.co.uk/i/pix/2012/08/03/article-1343989098027-1294E8B1000005DC-982945_466x310.jpg :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Seriously?! I can see Clarkson making fun of this on Top Gear next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Seriously?! I can see Clarkson making fun of this on Top Gear next season. RIVETING TALE CHAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey2721 Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 bah hahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Staplers are crazy scary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) Staplers are crazy scary http://files.sharenator.com/10221_office_space_stapler_with_milton1-s320x211-41660.jpg Edited August 8, 2012 by Otis Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 RIVETING TALE CHAP Rivets are typically metal. BANNED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 RIVETING TALE CHAP You're just mad because you didn't get to post it first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Beyond ridiculous. Such a nanny state. I like to keep an eye on them as we seem to follow suit over time. Sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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