lovinghands

A lot of these cases are more to do with misinterpretation of the legislation, rather than anything to do with actual H&S rules themselves. For instance there is absolutely nothing stating that you can't knit near children! This will be an over-zealous employee going ott with the risk-assessment.

*runs and hides before people realise she works in health and safety*

How did we all manage to survive if we were born before the PC police or the RISK ASESSMENT spies?
Am I really still here?
Love Mad Maureen X

Our tickets arrived for our hols from Saga this morning and reading through ALL the stuff you can't take in your hand luggage I see knitting needles are included. Not that there's a cat in you know what's chance of knitting on a charter flight anyway. You're lucky if you can raise your glass to your lips - although somehow I manage to do just that! I read some knitting blogs posted by people in USA and Canada and they're always talking about knitting socks on planes. Must be different rules there. Anyway, my knitting needles will be in case in the hold and will then be taken out and used responsibly and safely in hotel!! Will try not to poke eye out of any fellow guests.

Maybe you would be allowed to crochet Ella? I was tempted to take a risk and take my small circular needle on a plane trip because the tips are so small but didn't dare in the end.

Re knitting on plane, two friends from OZ when visiting us ( 1 this year 1 last year) bought childrens plastic needles 4mm & knit baby hats on way home. Found out before they left that as long as you wern't likely to poke someone with big needles or stab anyone with metal ones, it was ok to knit . But check first with airline you are travelling with.

I've found that a circular needle used as straight needles are OK with all the airlines I have used. And they are far easier to pack into your carryon luggage too.
Nottyknitter

Haven't posted for a while but what a wonderful thread. Me and another oldie at work were just saying the same - children today will never be able to assess risk for themselves because never been allowed to - play conkers etc etc! At work filling in forms in case there's a swine flu epidemic was asked what you could do on the wards so I put down cooking and cleaning having brought up 3 sons but was told by senior member of staff - can't do cooking as I haven't basic food hygiene cert! If so short of staff will they care and do I really need this to do tea and toast! Think I might as well stay at home in the case of an epidemic