drunkmonkey wrote: » Your not meant to be wearing masks. It's not HSE advice and gloves are completely out, keep your distance and wash your hands. The Germans had the capacity to test 1 million cases a day going into this.
Gael23 wrote: » We were told that the R0 going below 1 was what we needed to do to get these restrictions lifted. Now the government need to keep their side of the bargain
Tenzor07 wrote: » Yea sorry but that statement about not wearing masks is bo))x!https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30918-1/fulltext Also are you making excuses for the lack of testing ability in this country? There's really no excuse!
Gael23 wrote: » Because I don’t think they will keep it
Podge201 wrote: » Spanish flu came from Spain.
Speakerboxx wrote: » Be positive
drunkmonkey wrote: » No it's not, did you listen to the GP and doctor Cillian last night, people aren't capable of using them correctly, the German chap giving the speech saying everyone is required to wear masks touched his mask 5 times with his hands, Masks are for health care professionals who've been properly trained. Keep your distance, wash your hands.
cadaliac wrote: » Meanwhile in Ireland: Unable to secure testing kits Unbale to get face masks Unable to secure correct PPE lack of up to date trace testing (manpower?) Lack of manpower in general?? This would be the comparison between Germany and Ireland
omeara1113 wrote: » Read this on another forum I cant believe how true it is but dont worry rush the construction workers back to work "sarcasm " There is a huge amount of shared vehicles between site workers. There is a lot of passing and sharing of tools, wheelbarrows, shovels, tape measures etc. There are a lot of shared surfaces, ladders, scaffolding rails, canteen and toilet doors. The welfare units are tiny, crammed in like sardines. Many eat in their cars, but many have no transport. Wasing the hands and using the jacks are done in tiny spaces. Believe me, site toilets are some of the most filthy places imaginable. There's the rush to the local deli counter at break or on the way in. Many jobs on sites need to be done in close proximity to others. People go to work sick on sites because there is often no sick pay plus the workers are regularly told they are disposable, if they dont show up there are others who will take their place. Sites were rife with people who were sick but keeping schtum before lockdown. Will companies invest in more tools to avoid sharing? They will in their holes. The 15 minute CIF Covid induction online, a big skite of posters plastered everywhere like miraculous medals, an update to the RAMS docs done by bosses safely at hone and off yiz go to the frontline. Let's see how many of ye are standing in 3 months
stephenjmcd wrote: » Be positive is what we were told 4 weeks ago, right another 3 weeks give us time to get the testing capacity and contact tracing up to capacity. Hasn't been done and it's still the same line coming. I'm sorry but this whole idea of a timeline being set out that just says when the time is right is a load of crap. People need to see dates and targets to aim for. Its possible for every other country but not here for some reason. People need a bit of hope given to them not just kicking the can down the road another 3 weeks.
Gael23 wrote: » My thoughts exactly
boring accountant wrote: » This really takes the biscuit. If the powers that be are creating policy based on the belief that you need to be a fully qualified medical professional to use a mask properly then I have no faith in their judgement.
Lyle wrote: » Just on the masks debate, this is a simple visualisation from the New England Journal of Medicine on the difference it makes, just in terms of droplet expulsion from quiet/regular/loud talking.
Will companies invest in more tools to avoid sharing? They will in their holes.
Jinglejangle69 wrote: » Italy released their plan yesterday after 6 weeks of a harsher lockdown. People need to chill and see the plan on Friday.
Spencer Brown wrote: » This doesn't apply to all sites, if a site is found to not be complying then it should be shut down. There aren't that many sites that they can't be inspected regularly.
stephenjmcd wrote: » Italy were actually giving people hope with a proper plan. We quite frankly dont have that, it's being drip fed that our plan wont set dates only saying "when the time is right". When the time is right wont fly. Now if it has dates and targets great, but I'm not holding my breath. People need some reassurance. All well and good saying be postive but it's the same thing we were told right before another 3 weeks of restrictions.
omeara1113 wrote: » Obviously you dont work on sites
Jinglejangle69 wrote: » Wait and see. What's the point in ranting and getting stressed about something we will know all about in a few days?
hmmm wrote: » Masks are a distraction and make a minor impact. If we could get people to wash their hands properly, and social distance properly, it's significantly more important than masks.
Discodog wrote: » Read the Act not the government spin.
growleaves wrote: » Lol Do you think paying for a new health inspection regime for the construction industry is impractical but not having a construction industry is practical?
Tenzor07 wrote: » That's no reason not to wear a mask in public! If Germany probably the most advanced economy in Europe is dishing out €1000 fines for not wearing one in public then I will take their word over some Pd.D who thinks Irish people are too dumb to wear one. Ask me bllix with your end statement, I know you're just trolling now!
