Toolbox team

The toolbox meeting this morning was as lively as ever. Maybe even industrial strength as Peter was using not a wooden mallet nor his usual gavel, but an iron head mallet worthy of Thor the thundergod.

Perhaps Peter Jessop was keen to keep the team in line because we had a visitor from Queensland. Ken from north Brisbane was on a listening tour of his own taking advantage of the time on the Central Coast to come and see how we operate and run the renowned Kincumber Men's Shed. We can only hope we left a good impession and wish him luck in his endeavours to start a Shed in the sunny north.

Also discussed this morning, with some vigour, was the sound proofing of the Shed. Peter Jessop advised that quotes have been obtained for the gyprock internal lining. Some time was spent in discussion of what material to line over the gyprock to protect it from phsical damage. MDF, Ply or even a late suggestion from Mick Clarke of some steel roofing as a durable shield were considered.

Les Verity was polled for safety concerns and stressed that access to the fire-extinguisher is paramount!! Nothing was to be left blocking access to the fire-extinguishers. No boxes or benches in front of it .. no tools left leaning against it. Every member of the shed has duty ensure that they personally do not impede access to the extinguishers by their actions and remove any obstruction detected. Bring the issue to the awareness of the shed supervisor or safety officer if necessary.