How do I deal with a work mate who produces dangerous and untidy work.

[Pete999]

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Richard this bloke in question is a type 1 diabetic and his mood swings can be extreme if he thinks you are questioning him, perhaps his medical condition (he is crap at regulating and keeping control of his sugar levels) needs to be brought into the equasion as havin a hypo in this trade is somewhat iffy to both him and everyone else. (All due respect to fellow sparks who have and manage diabetes ).
Pete999 what you say is very true, I will be having a discreet with the Boss come Monday.

If that is the case, then definitely you need to have words with your Boss, for his sake and your peace of mind.
Should the problem be connected to the mismanagement of his condition, he would have to be a complete barsteward to be offended at you reporting him.
Your Boss would be an idiot to sack him or punish him without first finding out what his problem is, but this is my experience with working for a large outfit, if it is proven that his medical condition is causing him to be slap dash in his working practices, then counseling may help, do the right thing Mate, Plenty of people lead a normal life if their Medication is kept under control, I should know.

 

[alexander jackson]

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If that is the case, then definitely you need to have words with your Boss, for his sake and your peace of mind.
Should the problem be connected to the mismanagement of his condition, he would have to be a complete barsteward to be offended at you reporting him.
Your Boss would be an idiot to sack him or punish him without first finding out what his problem is, but this is my experience with working for a large outfit, if it is proven that his medical condition is causing him to be slap dash in his working practices, then counseling may help, do the right thing Mate, Plenty of people lead a normal life if their Medication is kept under control, I should know.

Thanks for all the input on this, I needed to ask fellows in the trade how they would deal with this without being a snitch but in the persuit of saftey for everyone I feel I do need to adress this with my Boss.

 

[Pete999]

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If that is the case, then definitely you need to have words with your Boss, for his sake and your peace of mind.
Should the problem be connected to the mismanagement of his condition, he would have to be a complete barsteward to be offended at you reporting him.
Your Boss would be an idiot to sack him or punish him without first finding out what his problem is, but this is my experience with working for a large outfit, if it is proven that his medical condition is causing him to be slap dash in his working practices, then counseling may help, do the right thing Mate, Plenty of people lead a normal life if their Medication is kept under control, I should know.

 

[Pete999]

Alexander, you are getting 2 points of view on this dilemma Mine and Westie's both are valid, but honestly you need to sort this soonest, if you know where you Boss is this weekend go visit him, and explain your concerns.

 

[alexander jackson]

Pete999 I get on quite well with my Boss so I will contact him soonest about this. Many thanks.

 

[Pete999]

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Pete999 I get on quite well with my Boss so I will contact him soonest about this. Many thanks.

No worries from me.

 

[westward10]

It is a tricky situation and your only option is to take it up with your boss. Make it clear your concerns are not for yourself but your colleagues welfare and the integrity of the company. Good luck.

 

[alexander jackson]

Incidentally we are both on the same rate of pay...which realy burns my a$$.

 

[Pete999]

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Pete999 I get on quite well with my Boss so I will contact him soonest about this. Many thanks.

No worries from me.

Incidentally we are both on the same rate of pay...which realy burns my a$$.

Then you are equally as responsible as he other in legal terms I would imagine, you know it's wrong so do'es Matey. Well maybe not if he is screwing up his Meds, so tell your Boss, no shame Alexander no shame whatsoever.

 

[Pete999]

Westward10, dont have regs with me (off today ) will check though and get the facts before I open my mouth on Monday, I want to do this without causing a disturbance and making waves, I still have to see this bloke every working day.

IMO you wouldn't need the Regs to tell you the work you posted is under par.