Don't they have a facilities coordinator who could do it?
Years ago, i had a flickering light above my desk. I don't suffer from headaches but on this occasion, it gave me a splitting one. I as told by the HSE manager it needed an electrician of a certain grade. I as gob smacked when he told me he calls out an electrician every time he needs a globe changed at home. In the end the general manager, took a globe and just changed it.
In the Gospel of John, chapter 8, verse 12, Jesus says, "I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life."
Jesus is the Light of the world and surely if more people recognised and acknowledged that fact, then there would be far fewer immoral, absurd, and inappropriate rules and regulations currently operating on the planet.
I wouldn't like to.presume what Jesus might recommend for the replacement of a light bulb at an Australian Army base but one could imagine that He might simplify the procedure so that those plunged into darkness wouldn't have to grope around in the dark for too long, as would be the current situation.
Tenants in Qld. public housing are not allowed to change light bulbs: safety concerns. A phone call to the local housing office must be made. The office will then contact an electrician to go out and change the light bulb. The Dept. must then pay a huge call-out bill plus material/s used. At least the tenant is getting off scot-free. There will be paperwork/forms etcetera on both ends.
This situation isn't endemic to the military, but every government installation and government-controlled facility like hospitals, etc. I had this same problem with I worked for CSIRO. There was a 'process' to be followed. Didn't matter that it might take 2-3 months to get something repaired. So I would routinely take matters into my own hands and get things done fast... and they wondered how I was so efficient and productive!
Nor in mine Aili. All the witty and cogent preceding comments have been greatly enjoyed and appreciated.
You too James of course.
I'm impatiently waiting to find out what you'll be doing on TV. Good that Sky's changing its name as it will avoid confusion with UK where 'Sky' is apparently quite lefty
The average Joe can change a light bulb easily, however, I have also worked in places that need a chit to record the incident, a maintenance person, and a report to change a light bulb. Oh, yes, I was in the Air Force, that's right! However, I also worked at the Boyne Smelter when it first opened and they were exactly the same. It is called PYB. You can't have someone doing another's job or causing an accident. Also, the Defence Department have or had 60 years ago,, Stores Depots where I am sure they would have had lightbulbs! This is the crazy over protective world we live in
100% it’s completely over the top all the compliance to “keep people safe” - maybe if people weren’t wrapped in cotton wool and allowed to learn how to do things themselves they would actually be safer than they think - probably smarter too!
I saw a news item on TV yesterday: in NSW nobody is allowed to live on his/her boat, or yacht, anymore. Safety issues! A boatie got fined $750 for living on his 40' rather dilapidated home afloat. Reason given by the official: the anchor chain might break - safety issue!
This is a festival of the absurd. Thank goodness this Lib senator highlighted this. ...not that it will change anything. But at least a few more people now know the quality of our defence organising. How I hate doing so much through apps now !! Less personal contact and it's harder to find a responsible human.
How many apps does it require to reload a machine gun which is more dangerous than a light bulb?Seems to me that the only loose canons are in Canberra.Do they change their own light bulbs or maybe they haven’t gone on yet.
I wonder if the Senator's questions wlll inspire the Defence Department to actually change the process, and if they do whether it will require a Project Plan to be developed by Consultants, a change management program, advertising, training, etc, etc etc. Perverse, but it's probably cheaper to leave it as is
‘Spotlight’ on the idiocracy of our public service bureaucracy. The ‘rabbits’ aka public servants trapped, focused in on, by Senator Jess Collins.
“Remembering, ‘rabbits’ are born completely blind and helpless. Avoid handling as they are incredibly fragile and can easily die from stress.” Google
Not to worry Jess. Those who may have suffered anxiety and psychological damage from your questioning are now on leave paid for by the taxpayer. Of course, there are warrens more of other rabbits aka public servants, just waiting to take their place.
Let’s hope the wifi & internet don’t go down so the app can be accessed.
Don't they have a facilities coordinator who could do it?
Years ago, i had a flickering light above my desk. I don't suffer from headaches but on this occasion, it gave me a splitting one. I as told by the HSE manager it needed an electrician of a certain grade. I as gob smacked when he told me he calls out an electrician every time he needs a globe changed at home. In the end the general manager, took a globe and just changed it.
Was going to say unbelievable but unfortunately it is believable
In the Gospel of John, chapter 8, verse 12, Jesus says, "I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life."
Jesus is the Light of the world and surely if more people recognised and acknowledged that fact, then there would be far fewer immoral, absurd, and inappropriate rules and regulations currently operating on the planet.
I wouldn't like to.presume what Jesus might recommend for the replacement of a light bulb at an Australian Army base but one could imagine that He might simplify the procedure so that those plunged into darkness wouldn't have to grope around in the dark for too long, as would be the current situation.
Tenants in Qld. public housing are not allowed to change light bulbs: safety concerns. A phone call to the local housing office must be made. The office will then contact an electrician to go out and change the light bulb. The Dept. must then pay a huge call-out bill plus material/s used. At least the tenant is getting off scot-free. There will be paperwork/forms etcetera on both ends.
This situation isn't endemic to the military, but every government installation and government-controlled facility like hospitals, etc. I had this same problem with I worked for CSIRO. There was a 'process' to be followed. Didn't matter that it might take 2-3 months to get something repaired. So I would routinely take matters into my own hands and get things done fast... and they wondered how I was so efficient and productive!
Of course its not just defense where employees are no longer allowed to undertake minor 'fixes' like changing a lightbulb.
Just a perfect example of regulation overreach.
That was pure Collins Class.
No lightbulbs going off over my head to comment on this.
Nor in mine Aili. All the witty and cogent preceding comments have been greatly enjoyed and appreciated.
You too James of course.
I'm impatiently waiting to find out what you'll be doing on TV. Good that Sky's changing its name as it will avoid confusion with UK where 'Sky' is apparently quite lefty
The average Joe can change a light bulb easily, however, I have also worked in places that need a chit to record the incident, a maintenance person, and a report to change a light bulb. Oh, yes, I was in the Air Force, that's right! However, I also worked at the Boyne Smelter when it first opened and they were exactly the same. It is called PYB. You can't have someone doing another's job or causing an accident. Also, the Defence Department have or had 60 years ago,, Stores Depots where I am sure they would have had lightbulbs! This is the crazy over protective world we live in
Australia - the Nanny country!
100% it’s completely over the top all the compliance to “keep people safe” - maybe if people weren’t wrapped in cotton wool and allowed to learn how to do things themselves they would actually be safer than they think - probably smarter too!
I saw a news item on TV yesterday: in NSW nobody is allowed to live on his/her boat, or yacht, anymore. Safety issues! A boatie got fined $750 for living on his 40' rather dilapidated home afloat. Reason given by the official: the anchor chain might break - safety issue!
Bureaucrats ruling the country. 🤷♀️. The sort of madness that makes us feeble.
I'm not too sure where this is going, so I'll add another Question.
If a Leopard Tank throws a track, will the RAC come to replace it or will it have to be a tow job?
This is a festival of the absurd. Thank goodness this Lib senator highlighted this. ...not that it will change anything. But at least a few more people now know the quality of our defence organising. How I hate doing so much through apps now !! Less personal contact and it's harder to find a responsible human.
I hate apps and I hate trying to get through to a robot if I need help with something technical, like talking to Telstra for example
How many apps does it require to reload a machine gun which is more dangerous than a light bulb?Seems to me that the only loose canons are in Canberra.Do they change their own light bulbs or maybe they haven’t gone on yet.
There are no light bulbs in the ACT. It is the Benighted Territory.
I wonder if the Senator's questions wlll inspire the Defence Department to actually change the process, and if they do whether it will require a Project Plan to be developed by Consultants, a change management program, advertising, training, etc, etc etc. Perverse, but it's probably cheaper to leave it as is
I doubt it as that would require a modicum of common sense.
Guarantee it will require a project team and legislation changes that will take 12 months to rewrite and enact
Don't forget the Royal Inquiry
😂😂😂😂😂
‘Spotlight’ on the idiocracy of our public service bureaucracy. The ‘rabbits’ aka public servants trapped, focused in on, by Senator Jess Collins.
“Remembering, ‘rabbits’ are born completely blind and helpless. Avoid handling as they are incredibly fragile and can easily die from stress.” Google
Not to worry Jess. Those who may have suffered anxiety and psychological damage from your questioning are now on leave paid for by the taxpayer. Of course, there are warrens more of other rabbits aka public servants, just waiting to take their place.