Pest Controllers - not happy

[Groggy]

The good lady invited in the pest controllers to manage a redback problem.

She said "The young fella was quite enthusiastic and sprayed everything and everywhere - he did a great job in the shed too!"

Me "What? The shed!" I went straight out to the shed and spent the next four hours de-rusting my lathe, drill press, jointer, table saw, thicknesser, turning tools (yep, he sprayed the chisels), hand saws, hammers, chisels, screwdrivers and every other tool that was in the open. I have a stack of mahogany that appears to have been sprayed too, I'll check that this afternoon.

On Tuesday there is a young fella going to learn something about tool care.

[Waldo]

Fire the thicknesser up and tell him to reach up in it as he didn't clean the cobwebs out of it.

[tea lady]

He has the whole long weekend to think his life is still worth living.

[rotten_66]

Take a step back for a second.

Was he asked to spray the shed??
If yes, was he told what not to spray?? Where to be careful?? Watch the tools etc, etc.

Depending on your answers it could be your fault not his.

If he wasn't asked to spray the shed and did it off his own bat, then by all means go off crook at the company.

I know you're upset but...sometimes a relax and a good cuppa tea makes things not seem so doomed.

[Waldo]

Yeah... but common sense has to prevail. There is never a dumb question if you don't know something or are unsure.

[rotten_66]

As stated in the earliest post, "The young fella", and one thing my grandma used to say about common sense, it isn't that common especially in the younger generations.

Did Mrs Groggy ask him to spray the shed??

Not taking sides or defending anyone but sometimes a few other questions need to be asked, before one goes off half cocked.

Ron

[Waldo]

And that is all fair enough.

[johnc]

As stated in the earliest post, "The young fella", and one thing my grandma used to say about common sense, it isn't that common especially in the younger generations.

Did Mrs Groggy ask him to spray the shed??

Not taking sides or defending anyone but sometimes a few other questions need to be asked, before one goes off half cocked.

Ron

You would have to be pretty thick to spray raw metal surfaces, he needs to be told it was a foolish thing to do so he knows for next time. It has nothing to do with taking sides, it is one of lifes lessons in the workforce, to be held responsible when you fail to exercise intelligent thought.

[Groggy]

The last line in my post was "On Tuesday there is a young fella going to learn something about tool care."

A couple of facts:

• the missus did ask the company to spray in the shed.
• The guy they sent was very keen
• The guy they sent was very young.
• The chemicals are nearly 100% water
• We paid for a professional service.

The hard simple facts are that a professional company does a professional job. It hires people and trains them, or it ensures they hire people trained to a reasonable standard. A professional company knows the inherent risks with spraying chemicals. Don't hose out the meter box is where you start, then experience tells you not to spray the fish tank, bird cages etc. This is minimum stuff right? Then you have common sense stuff - do not spray bare metal surfaces with water, that isn't a big stretch.

If I wanted to make a fuss I'd go to the company and give them what for, but I won't. The damage is done and the clean up is finished. Instead I will talk to the young guy on the phone and tell him why you don't do it. I'll be polite and helpful but I will only tell him once. It's posted in here for others with sheds to consider if they get sprayed.

[Col]

I will come and get that contaminated timber as it will be no good for you now.

I can use it on the 12 inch jointer that finally is up and running at long last........

Col.

[Groggy]

I will come and get that contaminated timber as it will be no good for you now.

I can use it on the 12 inch jointer that finally is up and running at long last........

Col.

Would you like the Jarrah, the Honduran Mahogany, the New Guinea Rosewood, the Huon Pine or the Celery Top Pine? It's all ruined, I may as well give it away to a nice bloke like you Col.
I've borrowed the neighbour's Rottweiller and tied him to the stack so you know which pile is yours

PS When do I get to see the new toy?

[Groggy]

Regarding the original topic, I spoke to the young bloke and explained why it's not a good idea to spray tools and machinery. He was good about it and apologised. Seems he has just done training and is keen to make a good impression.

[Wood Borer]

This keen young bloke probably also confidently tells people about how safe the chemicals are that he uses.

Ignorance, inexperience, meant well etc etc but perhaps a small oversight in understanding or knowledge might shorten someone's life including his own. This is dangerous stuff that they use.

Sorry to hear about your terrible experience Groggy, my reaction would not have been as rational as your reaction.

[Col]

Would you like the Jarrah, the Honduran Mahogany, the New Guinea Rosewood, the Huon Pine or the Celery Top Pine? It's all ruined, I may as well give it away to a nice bloke like you Col.
I've borrowed the neighbour's Rottweiller and tied him to the stack so you know which pile is yours

PS When do I get to see the new toy?

I have the trailer hooked up and I've been to the butchers to get the doggy a bone to keep him happy while I load the timber. I will be wearing gloves of course so I don't get poison on my hands. Come over and see the new toy at say 2:00 tomorrow and while you are knocking at my door I will be at your place loading up. (sounds like a good plan).

Come over anytime in the afternoons. If the Landy is there I should be. I have quite a few jobs I have to catch up on now that the shed is back in working order. The new buzzer is good but I will be changing the blades as it seems they were tested with dirty timber at some stage and have a few slight grooves in them. Carba-tec are sending me a new set of blades which is really good of them. I am very happy with the way Carba-tec has helped me get the new machines up and running in a short time frame compared to the complete stuff up from Advanced Woodmachine Technologies.

Col.

[Col]

Regarding the original topic, Seems he has just done training and is keen to make a good impression.

I would have made a good impression on his bum with my size ten steel capped boots.

Col.....