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30-06-2009, 07:23 PM | #1 | ||
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The newsagency/post office at the end of my street, has his 2 kids, one a newborn and the other a couple of years old, staying behind the counter whilst mum dad and a few workers are at it running the shop.
Now the baby is in a bouncer and the toddler runs around playing with his toys. Now remember it is a Newsagency/Post office set up. i once sent off a 20 kilo Clevo manifold via the newsagency... basically i place the item onto the counter, he picks it up weighs it, labels it and then stacks it behind the counter...yes where the kids are... 1. Stock or post items can easily fall onto the kids 2. there are 3 to 4 people working in there most times, easy to step on a kid on the floor. A friend said there is nothing you can do about it, i say crap. Is there a law against this happening in a work place environment?
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30-06-2009, 07:46 PM | #2 | ||
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It doesn't seem very safe at all. At the very least it is a trip hazard, and similarly a pretty foresable risk of injury to the child(ren).
WorkSafe Victoria would be the best to advise, maybe able to take some precautionary action. Advice line is 1800 136 089. Kudo's for actually taking an interest in the issue, most people couldn't give a toss. Addit. They also have a general email address info@worksafe.vic.gov.au Both the email address and phone number quoted are for general enquiries so feel free to contact it. There is a seperate number for serious incidents or emergencies.
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30-06-2009, 07:50 PM | #3 | |||
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There used to be a couple running McDonalds here in Moree, and she was actually breast feeding the new-born baby whilst working behind the count and had there 10yr old daughter serving and cleaning tables etc.
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30-06-2009, 07:53 PM | #4 | ||
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There should be a law against stirrers like you,who try to cause grief and financial hardship to hardworking ppl.
Get over it and leave it be its none of your business!!!
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30-06-2009, 07:59 PM | #5 | ||
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OH&S, Workcover and Worksafe protects employees, the kids are not employees so not covered.
You would need to make a complaint to the Child Protection Service at the Department of Human Services. They have to follow up on any complaint of abuse or neglect. Not sure if you wish to go that far, are the kids in any more danger than they would be in a busy household?
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30-06-2009, 08:39 PM | #6 | ||
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i thought that all maccas employees were 10 year olds, it sure seems like it.
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30-06-2009, 08:53 PM | #7 | |||
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With you on this one...maybe the kids went to pre-school and it was closed down due to swine flu.....really did it bother you that much.....sounds like these people are dedicated to there work.....or can't afford the time off.... |
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30-06-2009, 09:01 PM | #8 | |||
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30-06-2009, 09:03 PM | #9 | ||
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I would say its no more dangerous then kids running around there home .
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30-06-2009, 09:06 PM | #10 | ||
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At least they are working and not bludging off the dole ..
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30-06-2009, 09:09 PM | #11 | ||
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They would be safer there in the shop than places where the parents cant keep an eye on them
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30-06-2009, 09:14 PM | #12 | ||
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What if the kids were in a factory??
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30-06-2009, 09:17 PM | #13 | ||
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still wouldn't be any of my business...turn a blind eye to it...unless the kids where in some sort of danger
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30-06-2009, 09:36 PM | #16 | ||
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Thats why there called family businesses you idiot.
There are thousands of businesses all around Australia which are run by families ,my 4 kids were brought up in our bakery with the shop front attached to the house 21 years on and not one problem. I suggest you you find something better to do then whinge about people who are trying to feed their family and provide the kids with a future.
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30-06-2009, 09:39 PM | #17 | |||
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No really you problem mate, it's his shop and unless the kids are causing hazard to you how is it a problem?
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30-06-2009, 11:01 PM | #18 | |||
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Hang on here....i AM turning a blind eye, i just wanted to see what most people here think if anything happens to the kids its on HIS head not mine . but i shudder to think what would happen to the 2 month old if my 20KILO cast iron manifold fell off the stack of parcels onto him..... HARD WORKING....yes i opted for my wife to stay home and grow the kids...he drives a new Mercedes and a Saab, he cant afford time off....yes you are right...im just a stirrer...... YEP put the bucks before the safety of a baby (Then again i have an XW...he doesnt :o) )
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30-06-2009, 11:52 PM | #20 | ||
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Heated topic.
Question, whats the difference between the business runners children and/or a consumers kids? I work on job sites. One big unit complex i was on had a family of plasterers working on it. Must have been about 10 of them, aged between 8 - 50. I was like WTF?!? Then the language i heard the youngest speak made me blush, i mean im a tradesman and have no problem letting go of a few foul words, but my god....and he was smoking....Im a smoker, but still felt rather appauled by this. Oh well, Ignorance is bliss.
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30-06-2009, 11:54 PM | #21 | ||
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01-07-2009, 12:50 AM | #22 | ||
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The law does not recognizes common sense, as for the children in a work environment yes it does matter buy the letter of the law. All people whether man women or child are protected under OH&S laws. If the children are in a unsafe environment then its the owner/employer responsibility to create one.
I for one think it sounds very dangerous. Easier to remove the children that have someone drop a 20kg object on their heads. As for turning a blind eye imagine reading in tomorrows paper that a child died from a accident in that newsagency and knowing if you said something that child will still be alive. Accident do happen have you never drop something. |
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01-07-2009, 01:59 AM | #23 | |||
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MO, don't insult him for doing the right thing. They're not hardworking people, they're greedy people putting their children in danger to save a few bucks, that's referring to the McDonalds couple. As for the milkbar couple, they shouldn't have had kids if they have to devote their time to their business. Pick one or the other just like everyone else in this country has to, or wait for the kids to grow up. If it were legal (which it isn't) then we'd have a lot more people trying to start a business, instead of having to get employed because they can't afford child care or to put financial risk on their family. As far as I see it there's people cheat the system. Regardless, people who operate like this shouldn't have kids.
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01-07-2009, 07:12 AM | #24 | |||
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well done.....its no longer a workcover issue...lets play god and stop these people having kids... So if you saw someone speeding or doing a burnout on the street would you report them......... |
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01-07-2009, 07:57 AM | #25 | |||
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Do you not have better things to do with your time mate.
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01-07-2009, 09:17 AM | #26 | ||
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I would have a quite word to them and see if they take action. If they don't take action and give you attitude, then dob them in to the athorities. We all do stupid things without thinkingof the risks sometimes and are all human, so give them the chance and bennifit of the dought first.
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01-07-2009, 09:37 AM | #27 | |||
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To those complaining , be thankfull you have the services available in your area ( newsagencys , post offices, milkbars etc etc ) , most are run by familys and they don't make bugger all profit and can't afford child care like some.
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01-07-2009, 09:43 AM | #28 | |||
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There are far worse things they could be doing/not doing to those kids.
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01-07-2009, 10:13 AM | #29 | |||
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I think ultimately let them do what they think best - otherwise where do you stop? You will have OHS visitng peoples homes
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01-07-2009, 11:55 AM | #30 | ||
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