Flying Squid@lemmy.world to No Stupid Questions@lemmy.world · 4 days agoWhy do so many UK electrical sockets have an on/off switch next to them?lemmy.worldimagemessage-square262fedilinkarrow-up1346arrow-down121file-text
arrow-up1325arrow-down1imageWhy do so many UK electrical sockets have an on/off switch next to them?lemmy.worldFlying Squid@lemmy.world to No Stupid Questions@lemmy.world · 4 days agomessage-square262fedilinkfile-text
minus-squareAbsolutelyNotAVelociraptorlinkfedilinkarrow-up8·3 days agoIn my work, I’ve learned that when you see a safety measure that looks overkill and that “no one can’t be that stupid” to do what the measure keeps you from doing is because, in fact, someone was that stupid.
minus-squarebobs_monkey@lemm.eelinkfedilinkarrow-up6·3 days agoWarning signs and safety regulations are written in blood. I call the certificates of Darwin awards.
In my work, I’ve learned that when you see a safety measure that looks overkill and that “no one can’t be that stupid” to do what the measure keeps you from doing is because, in fact, someone was that stupid.
Warning signs and safety regulations are written in blood. I call the certificates of Darwin awards.