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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
Hoo els has this problem ?
I've been on my feet all day working. Just spent 1 hour on the train home sitting for the 1st time today. And now my ankalls have locked up.
Am i the Onley 1 that gets this or are Thar others that have this problum to ?
And if sum of you do wots your best way of deling with it ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I usually set after a day on my feet. Do you have to wear safety shoes? I do as I'm a chef, I wear the boots they seem to help a bit. They aren't steel toe caps they are made from carbon or really hard plastic I think so not quite so heavy on the feet  |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"Better shoes!
Asics or sketchers and change shoes halfway through your shift
Trust me I know 
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Do Asics or sketchers do still cap boots ?
If not then i don't think that will work as im in still to cap and plate kitchen safety boots.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Better shoes!
Asics or sketchers and change shoes halfway through your shift
Trust me I know
X
Do Asics or sketchers do still cap boots ?
If not then i don't think that will work as im in still to cap and plate kitchen safety boots.
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Ahhh that's a difficult one.
You could try having 2 different pairs of shoes and changing them halfway through your shift.
Otherwise you need to cut your hours down sorry  |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"Better shoes!
Asics or sketchers and change shoes halfway through your shift
Trust me I know
X
Do Asics or sketchers do still cap boots ?
If not then i don't think that will work as im in still to cap and plate kitchen safety boots.
Ahhh that's a difficult one.
You could try having 2 different pairs of shoes and changing them halfway through your shift.
Otherwise you need to cut your hours down sorry "
I carnt do less hours.
But i mit try a 2nd pear of boots |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The suggestion of good insoles and socks is probably the easiest one to try, a lot of supermarkets have scholl gel insoles, which I had in a pair of boots when I was on my feet all day, and they helped a lot. Hiking socks are great too! |
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Try some ankle exercises on the train - flex your foot back & forth (flat to pointed) also make a circular motion with your foot - keeps the ankle mobile & helps with the circulation to stop your joints seizing up x |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"The suggestion of good insoles and socks is probably the easiest one to try, a lot of supermarkets have scholl gel insoles, which I had in a pair of boots when I was on my feet all day, and they helped a lot. Hiking socks are great too!"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I was just going to say the same as _orticia. Your ankles may stiffen I'd your not moving the joint enough. Also happens with other joints.
Staying flexible is good! |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"Try some ankle exercises on the train - flex your foot back & forth (flat to pointed) also make a circular motion with your foot - keeps the ankle mobile & helps with the circulation to stop your joints seizing up x"
That sounds like sumthing to try out |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"I was just going to say the same as _orticia. Your ankles may stiffen I'd your not moving the joint enough. Also happens with other joints.
Staying flexible is good!"
sumthing to try out.
It Onley happens when I'm on my feet all day. Then the moment i start to relax thay lock up. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Hoo els has this problem ?
I've been on my feet all day working. Just spent 1 hour on the train home sitting for the 1st time today. And now my ankalls have locked up.
Am i the Onley 1 that gets this or are Thar others that have this problum to ?
And if sum of you do wots your best way of deling with it ?"
at your age 30 you shouldn't be getting stiff ankles maybe theirs an underlying problem with your joints you should get checked ,maybe a change in diet eat more fish ,omega3 good for bones and joints  |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"Do you change shoes to go home in? If not, that might help too! x"
No I'm in my work boots from wen i leve home to wen i get back witch can be like 16 with almost no rest on the feet. |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"Hoo els has this problem ?
I've been on my feet all day working. Just spent 1 hour on the train home sitting for the 1st time today. And now my ankalls have locked up.
Am i the Onley 1 that gets this or are Thar others that have this problum to ?
And if sum of you do wots your best way of deling with it ?at your age 30 you shouldn't be getting stiff ankles maybe theirs an underlying problem with your joints you should get checked ,maybe a change in diet eat more fish ,omega3 good for bones and joints "
Worth a thort that |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I was advised to take glucosamine for my joints. I have osteoarthritis and my ankles stiffen up too.
Googleing glucosamine "
You can get it with cod liver oil, which is supposed to be good for joints too. The rheumatology department advised me to take glucosamine. |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"I was advised to take glucosamine for my joints. I have osteoarthritis and my ankles stiffen up too.
Googleing glucosamine
You can get it with cod liver oil, which is supposed to be good for joints too. The rheumatology department advised me to take glucosamine. "
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By *ammyDodgaMan
over a year ago
Nottingham/and everywhere my location says i am ;) |
"Better shoes!
Asics or sketchers and change shoes halfway through your shift
Trust me I know
X
Do Asics or sketchers do still cap boots ?
If not then i don't think that will work as im in still to cap and plate kitchen safety boots.
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Puma do, and dewalt safety trainers are comfy too.. Not heavy either so you don’t get the almost kneeing yourself in the face movements atfrer taking them off like you do with heavy boots  |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"Better shoes!
Asics or sketchers and change shoes halfway through your shift
Trust me I know
X
Do Asics or sketchers do still cap boots ?
If not then i don't think that will work as im in still to cap and plate kitchen safety boots.
Puma do, and dewalt safety trainers are comfy too.. Not heavy either so you don’t get the almost kneeing yourself in the face movements atfrer taking them off like you do with heavy boots "
Looking for a Puma shop |
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By *ammyDodgaMan
over a year ago
Nottingham/and everywhere my location says i am ;) |
It is, but they sell safety wear as well. I always get my boots, work trousers etc from there.
Have a look online. Can order too and they’ll deliver to your house.. Freah comfy shoes waiting for you when you get home |
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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
Hull |
Seeside.
I can sympathise.
I am Diabetic T2 and when on Security or in Hotel Reception work, the worst area for health issues was my feet.
Then I discovered Insoles. Not the wafer thin Scholl type but the Gel Insoles.
There are various types and in my opinion, try the Brand of Air Plus. They do a range for both men and women, but go for the heavy duty Men's Sport version.
They last ages, took the stress and strain out of my feet, even in safety footwear. My feet medical issues have stopped totally and my GP's over the past 3-4 years now swear it was down to these insoles.
I have tried the Scholl versions but they aren't so hard wearing!
I will PM you with a known stockist. |
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"Better shoes!
Asics or sketchers and change shoes halfway through your shift
Trust me I know
X
Do Asics or sketchers do still cap boots ?
If not then i don't think that will work as im in still to cap and plate kitchen safety boots.
"
Look at magnum safety boots, very light, ankle support, steel and composite toe cap and midsole. Admittedly they are a bit more expensive than most, but worth every penny. |
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"Hoo els has this problem ?
I've been on my feet all day working. Just spent 1 hour on the train home sitting for the 1st time today. And now my ankalls have locked up.
Am i the Onley 1 that gets this or are Thar others that have this problum to ?
And if sum of you do wots your best way of deling with it ?"
Tell your employer! Ask if there’s anything they can do to help! |
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By *uicy72Woman
over a year ago
North Colchester |
"Magnum best comfy safety boots !
I wore them sometimes 18 hours when I worked for a private Ambulance company!
Lots of good advice given though "
Just googled for you !
Millets ( cheapest at the moment )
Amazon
Screwfix
Probably lots of other places |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"It is, but they sell safety wear as well. I always get my boots, work trousers etc from there.
Have a look online. Can order too and they’ll deliver to your house.. Freah comfy shoes waiting for you when you get home "
I'm not keen on online shopping but its worth a look. |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"Seeside.
I can sympathise.
I am Diabetic T2 and when on Security or in Hotel Reception work, the worst area for health issues was my feet.
Then I discovered Insoles. Not the wafer thin Scholl type but the Gel Insoles.
There are various types and in my opinion, try the Brand of Air Plus. They do a range for both men and women, but go for the heavy duty Men's Sport version.
They last ages, took the stress and strain out of my feet, even in safety footwear. My feet medical issues have stopped totally and my GP's over the past 3-4 years now swear it was down to these insoles.
I have tried the Scholl versions but they aren't so hard wearing!
I will PM you with a known stockist."
Thanks for that |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"Better shoes!
Asics or sketchers and change shoes halfway through your shift
Trust me I know
X
Do Asics or sketchers do still cap boots ?
If not then i don't think that will work as im in still to cap and plate kitchen safety boots.
Look at magnum safety boots, very light, ankle support, steel and composite toe cap and midsole. Admittedly they are a bit more expensive than most, but worth every penny."
Thanks |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"Magnum best comfy safety boots !
I wore them sometimes 18 hours when I worked for a private Ambulance company!
Lots of good advice given though "
Yea thar is that's y i like this place |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"Hoo els has this problem ?
I've been on my feet all day working. Just spent 1 hour on the train home sitting for the 1st time today. And now my ankalls have locked up.
Am i the Onley 1 that gets this or are Thar others that have this problum to ?
And if sum of you do wots your best way of deling with it ?
Tell your employer! Ask if there’s anything they can do to help!"
That's a no can do as i surpliy my own ppe |
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"Hoo els has this problem ?
I've been on my feet all day working. Just spent 1 hour on the train home sitting for the 1st time today. And now my ankalls have locked up.
Am i the Onley 1 that gets this or are Thar others that have this problum to ?
And if sum of you do wots your best way of deling with it ?
Tell your employer! Ask if there’s anything they can do to help!
That's a no can do as i surpliy my own ppe"
Do they employ you? |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"Hoo els has this problem ?
I've been on my feet all day working. Just spent 1 hour on the train home sitting for the 1st time today. And now my ankalls have locked up.
Am i the Onley 1 that gets this or are Thar others that have this problum to ?
And if sum of you do wots your best way of deling with it ?
Tell your employer! Ask if there’s anything they can do to help!
That's a no can do as i surpliy my own ppe
Do they employ you? "
Not directly no. |
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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago
Shrewsbury |
"Hoo els has this problem ?
I've been on my feet all day working. Just spent 1 hour on the train home sitting for the 1st time today. And now my ankalls have locked up.
Am i the Onley 1 that gets this or are Thar others that have this problum to ?
And if sum of you do wots your best way of deling with it ?
Tell your employer! Ask if there’s anything they can do to help!
That's a no can do as i surpliy my own ppe
Do they employ you?
Not directly no."
I wear steel toe capped doc Martins helps with the ankles.
The added support around the ankles helps |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"Hoo els has this problem ?
I've been on my feet all day working. Just spent 1 hour on the train home sitting for the 1st time today. And now my ankalls have locked up.
Am i the Onley 1 that gets this or are Thar others that have this problum to ?
And if sum of you do wots your best way of deling with it ?
Tell your employer! Ask if there’s anything they can do to help!
That's a no can do as i surpliy my own ppe
Do they employ you?
Not directly no.
I wear steel toe capped doc Martins helps with the ankles.
The added support around the ankles helps "
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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago
Shrewsbury |
"Hoo els has this problem ?
I've been on my feet all day working. Just spent 1 hour on the train home sitting for the 1st time today. And now my ankalls have locked up.
Am i the Onley 1 that gets this or are Thar others that have this problum to ?
And if sum of you do wots your best way of deling with it ?
Tell your employer! Ask if there’s anything they can do to help!
That's a no can do as i surpliy my own ppe
Do they employ you?
Not directly no.
I wear steel toe capped doc Martins helps with the ankles.
The added support around the ankles helps
"
Also start eating more oily fish helps your joints supplements will do if you don't like fish |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"Hoo els has this problem ?
I've been on my feet all day working. Just spent 1 hour on the train home sitting for the 1st time today. And now my ankalls have locked up.
Am i the Onley 1 that gets this or are Thar others that have this problum to ?
And if sum of you do wots your best way of deling with it ?
Tell your employer! Ask if there’s anything they can do to help!
That's a no can do as i surpliy my own ppe
Do they employ you?
Not directly no.
I wear steel toe capped doc Martins helps with the ankles.
The added support around the ankles helps
Also start eating more oily fish helps your joints supplements will do if you don't like fish "
I will admit i don't eat fish so ill bear that in mind. |
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"Hoo els has this problem ?
I've been on my feet all day working. Just spent 1 hour on the train home sitting for the 1st time today. And now my ankalls have locked up.
Am i the Onley 1 that gets this or are Thar others that have this problum to ?
And if sum of you do wots your best way of deling with it ?
Tell your employer! Ask if there’s anything they can do to help!
That's a no can do as i surpliy my own ppe
Do they employ you?
Not directly no.
I wear steel toe capped doc Martins helps with the ankles.
The added support around the ankles helps
Also start eating more oily fish helps your joints supplements will do if you don't like fish
I will admit i don't eat fish so ill bear that in mind. "
Does someone employ you ? Why would whoever does not have any responsibility for your welfare? |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"Hoo els has this problem ?
I've been on my feet all day working. Just spent 1 hour on the train home sitting for the 1st time today. And now my ankalls have locked up.
Am i the Onley 1 that gets this or are Thar others that have this problum to ?
And if sum of you do wots your best way of deling with it ?
Tell your employer! Ask if there’s anything they can do to help!
That's a no can do as i surpliy my own ppe
Do they employ you?
Not directly no.
I wear steel toe capped doc Martins helps with the ankles.
The added support around the ankles helps
Also start eating more oily fish helps your joints supplements will do if you don't like fish
I will admit i don't eat fish so ill bear that in mind.
Does someone employ you ? Why would whoever does not have any responsibility for your welfare? "
I do agency work.
So I'm in charge of my own ppi if/Wen i take a job on.
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"collapsed arches maybe. do the heels of your trainers, shoes, boots etc wear out quicker on the inside of the heels?"
All the time.
In fact its the 1st thing to go.
A average pear of boots will larst me about 5-6 months befor i haf to get a new set. |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"collapsed arches maybe. do the heels of your trainers, shoes, boots etc wear out quicker on the inside of the heels?
All the time.
In fact its the 1st thing to go.
A average pear of boots will larst me about 5-6 months befor i haf to get a new set."
Ps wots collapsed arches ? |
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over a year ago
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"I do agency work.
So I'm in charge of my own ppi if/Wen i take a job on.
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correct if you're self employed ... if you are cards in with the agency (ie they deduct NI payments from your wages) then they are obliged to supply your ppe |
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"collapsed arches maybe. do the heels of your trainers, shoes, boots etc wear out quicker on the inside of the heels?
All the time.
In fact its the 1st thing to go.
A average pear of boots will larst me about 5-6 months befor i haf to get a new set.
Ps wots collapsed arches ?"
Google 'flat feet nhs' .... fab won't allow me to post the link .... it's very common and treatable with corrective insoles |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"I do agency work.
So I'm in charge of my own ppi if/Wen i take a job on.
correct if you're self employed ... if you are cards in with the agency (ie they deduct NI payments from your wages) then they are obliged to supply your ppe"
We'll thay have never mentioned it.... |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"collapsed arches maybe. do the heels of your trainers, shoes, boots etc wear out quicker on the inside of the heels?
All the time.
In fact its the 1st thing to go.
A average pear of boots will larst me about 5-6 months befor i haf to get a new set.
Ps wots collapsed arches ?
Google 'flat feet nhs' .... fab won't allow me to post the link .... it's very common and treatable with corrective insoles"
Will do |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"collapsed arches maybe. do the heels of your trainers, shoes, boots etc wear out quicker on the inside of the heels?
All the time.
In fact its the 1st thing to go.
A average pear of boots will larst me about 5-6 months befor i haf to get a new set.
Ps wots collapsed arches ?
Google 'flat feet nhs' .... fab won't allow me to post the link .... it's very common and treatable with corrective insoles
Will do "
see your GP and ask to be refered to the podiatrist |
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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
Hull |
"Hoo els has this problem ?
I've been on my feet all day working. Just spent 1 hour on the train home sitting for the 1st time today. And now my ankalls have locked up.
Am i the Onley 1 that gets this or are Thar others that have this problum to ?
And if sum of you do wots your best way of deling with it ?
Tell your employer! Ask if there’s anything they can do to help!
That's a no can do as i surpliy my own ppe
Do they employ you?
Not directly no.
I wear steel toe capped doc Martins helps with the ankles.
The added support around the ankles helps
Also start eating more oily fish helps your joints supplements will do if you don't like fish
I will admit i don't eat fish so ill bear that in mind.
Does someone employ you ? Why would whoever does not have any responsibility for your welfare? "
It's worth thinking about as every employer has Duty of Care responsibilities to adhere to.
Have they considered anti fatigue matting for floors for instance? I know of some Kitchens where these have been supplied with successful results.
As for supplying your own PPE, that seems odd; most companies supply for their staff. |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"collapsed arches maybe. do the heels of your trainers, shoes, boots etc wear out quicker on the inside of the heels?
All the time.
In fact its the 1st thing to go.
A average pear of boots will larst me about 5-6 months befor i haf to get a new set.
Ps wots collapsed arches ?
Google 'flat feet nhs' .... fab won't allow me to post the link .... it's very common and treatable with corrective insoles
Will do
see your GP and ask to be refered to the podiatrist "
I think i may haf to
Beginning to think inner sols or new boots won't work just help a bit.
I wear stills cos thay larst longer and i need them for work but if i wear normal trainers thay never larst longer than a month. And its allways from the inside to out |
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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
Hull |
"I do agency work.
So I'm in charge of my own ppi if/Wen i take a job on.
correct if you're self employed ... if you are cards in with the agency (ie they deduct NI payments from your wages) then they are obliged to supply your ppe
We'll thay have never mentioned it...."
Further to my posting a few minutes ago, if you are paid via an agency and their Payroll dept sorts out your Tax & NI, supplying you with pay slips weekly or monthly, then they are your employer. They are then responsible for your PPE, well being and so on. The client to which you're booked out to has a duty of care towards you as well.
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By *lla_maiWoman
over a year ago
staffordshire |
My ankle stiffens up if i sit down after being on my feet for a few hours, after a few minutes of moving it eases up again though. Havrnt found anything that prevents it or helps though. Mjnes from a ligament tear 18 months ago, never been the same since |
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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"Hoo els has this problem ?
I've been on my feet all day working. Just spent 1 hour on the train home sitting for the 1st time today. And now my ankalls have locked up.
Am i the Onley 1 that gets this or are Thar others that have this problum to ?
And if sum of you do wots your best way of deling with it ?
Tell your employer! Ask if there’s anything they can do to help!
That's a no can do as i surpliy my own ppe
Do they employ you?
Not directly no.
I wear steel toe capped doc Martins helps with the ankles.
The added support around the ankles helps
Also start eating more oily fish helps your joints supplements will do if you don't like fish
I will admit i don't eat fish so ill bear that in mind.
Does someone employ you ? Why would whoever does not have any responsibility for your welfare?
It's worth thinking about as every employer has Duty of Care responsibilities to adhere to.
Have they considered anti fatigue matting for floors for instance? I know of some Kitchens where these have been supplied with successful results.
As for supplying your own PPE, that seems odd; most companies supply for their staff."
The thing with the agency is 1week i cood be working in a school and the next week i cood be working in a restaurant or sumwear and evey place has different ppe requirements.
I don't even get travel payed it comes out my wallet... |
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