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Mikeus Caesar
04-05-2005, 20:56
Heh, look at this i found on a website:

On Sears hair dryer:
Do not use while sleeping.

On a bag of Fritos:
You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.

On a bar of Dial soap:
Directions: Use like regular soap.

On some Swanson frozen dinners:
Serving suggestions: Defrost.

Printed on the bottom of Tesco Tiramisu dessert:
Do not turn upside down.

On Marks and Spencer Bread Pudding:
Product will be hot after heating.

On packaging for a Rowenta iron:
Do not iron clothes on body.

On Boot's Children's Cough Medicine:
Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication.

On Nytol Sleep Aid:
Warning: May cause drowsiness.

On most brands of Christmas lights:
For indoor or outdoor use only.

On a Japanese food processor:
Not to be used for the other use.

On Sainsbury's peanuts:
Warning: Contains nuts.

On an American Airlines packet of nuts:
Instructions: open packet, eat nuts.

On a child's Superman costume:
Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly.

On a Swedish chain saw:
Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals.

On a toboggan:
Beware: Sledge may develop high speed under certain snow conditions.

On a knife sharpener:
Caution: knives are sharp.

On shin pads for cyclists:
Shin guards cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover.

On a take away coffee cup:
Caution: Hot beverages are hot.

Emergency safety procedures at a US summer camp:
In case of flood, proceed uphill. In case of flash flood proceed uphill quickly.

In a microwave oven manual:
Do not use for drying pets.

On the back of a pilot's seat in a Nato aircraft:
Seat must be facing forward for take-off and landing.

On the bottom of a cola bottle:
Do not open here.

On a Harry Potter wizards broom:
This broom does not actually fly.

On a box of aspirin:
Do not take if allergic to aspirin.

On a bottle of laundry detergent:
Remove clothing before distributing in washing machine.

On a muffin packet:
Remove wrapper, open mouth, insert muffin, eat.

In a kettle instruction manual:
The appliance is switched on by setting the 'ON/OFF' button to the 'ON' position.

On a ketchup bottle:
Instructions: Put on food.

On a bottle of rum:
Open bottle before drinking.

A car park sign:
Entrance only. Do not enter.

A sign in a street in Hong Kong:
Beware of people.

Rules on a tram in Prague:
Beware! To touch these wires is instant death. Anyone found doing so will be persecuted.

Sign on newly-renovated ramp entrance, USA:
Take care: new non-slip surface.

On a can of air freshener:
For use by trained personnel only.

On a bottle of baby lotion:
Keep away from children.

On a pair of socks bought in egypt:
Do not wash.

On a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle:
Some assembly required.

On a can of pepper spray used for self defense:
May irritate eyes.

On a Frisbee:
Warning: may contain small parts.

In a car handbook:
In order to get out of car, open door, get out lock doors, and then close doors.

On a packet of cashew nut pieces:
Warning: This product may contain residue of nuts.

Directions for mosquito repellant:
Replacing battery: replace old battery with a new one.

On a birthday card for a one year old:
Not suitable for children aged under 36 months or less.

In a hotel bedroom:
Please do not turn on TV except when in use.

In a lift in a Japanese hotel:
Push this button in case anything happens.

On a toilet cleaning brush:
Do not use orally.

On a can of Spray paint:
Do not spray in your face.

On a TV remote:
Not Dishwasher safe.

On a blowtorch:
Not used for drying hair.

On a washing machine inn a launderette:
No small children.

On a bottle of hair dye:
Do not use as Ice Cream topping.

On a push along lawn mower:
Not to be used as a hedge trimmer.

On a box of fireworks:
Do not put in mouth.

On the packaging for a wrist watch:
Warning this is not underwear! Do not attempt to put in pants.

In a dishwasher manual:
Do not allow children to play in dishwasher.

On a toaster:
Do not use underwater.

On a mattress:
Do not attempt to swallow.

Craterus
04-05-2005, 21:02
I've seen that list before but it never ceases to amze me at the stupidity of some manufacturers..

Regarding the Harry Potter Broom and flying - As the manufacturer, I'd rather put that on there and look stupid worldwide as that email is sent around every 4 months than be sued by a bunch of kids who jumped out of their window breaking both of their legs...

P.S. I am not the manufacturer.

Mikeus Caesar
04-05-2005, 21:19
The best one is the TV remote one. Which idiot would put it in the dishwasher in the first place?

cunobelinus
04-05-2005, 21:26
i agree sellers are stupid we have a book at skwl that says hot wash on the back and another book that says made out of concentrated orange juice

Ronin
04-05-2005, 21:45
it isn´t that the sellers are stupid...it´s more that they´re trying to protect themselfs from dumb lawsuits....that seem to be current news in america.

Uesugi Kenshin
04-06-2005, 03:27
Yeah, the manufacturers are brilliant, the people are idiots.

ichi
04-06-2005, 03:34
TV: So hurry and get your tickets before they sell out then in low quiet lawyer-approved warning voice Tickets are not to be taken internally

Homer: They have to say that because of me!


and my other favorite warning from a Krusty Brand Pregnancy Test Kit Warning - May cause birth defects

ichi ~:)

Mikeus Caesar
04-06-2005, 11:34
Ha, the pregnancy test one is just great. And i finally found a packet of nuts that does actually say that stupid nuts warning on. I had a nut craving so i went on an expedition to my kitchen for them. I found the packet, and on the back it said: Warning - Contains Nuts.

Crazed Rabbit
04-06-2005, 19:15
I once had a clear plastic bag with one pickle in it. The pickle was pretty big, and there was only one pickle inside.

On the side it side
Contents: One Pickle

Crazed Rabbit

Evil_Maniac From Mars
04-07-2005, 00:57
Kitchen Knife (from a far east place)- Keep out of children
Road Sign- Turn left to Secret Base

Craterus
04-07-2005, 14:16
You know KFC's slogan - "Finger lickin' good" ??
When translated to chinese/japanese (i don't remember) it came out as "Bite your fingers off." ~D lol

*Ringo*
04-07-2005, 14:49
On a child's Superman costume:
Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly.


Your kidding right? I was just about to go and get one! I've been saving up for weeks! :no:

Ja'chyra
04-07-2005, 15:16
If there's one thing I've learned as a safety advisor it's that you can't rely on people having common sense.

Some of the most common mundane things seem beyond people, for example I have had numerous people complain to me that the sun gets in their eye's when they are in the office, when asked if they'd tried shutting the blinds............... "oh, do you think that would help?"

Once I had to send aout a department wide e-mail warning of the danger of standing on map/drawing pins because my boss stood on one that morning. :no:

That's just in the office, don't get me started on the weapons systems for the troops. ~:eek:

Uesugi Kenshin
04-08-2005, 03:55
That job must be really tough, I would feel like wringing people's necks almost every second of the day. You must have a lot of patience.

Mikeus Caesar
04-08-2005, 18:35
weapons systems for the troops

I've heard this somewhere, but don't know if it's true, that U.S army rocket launchers say which way you should point them on the side.

ShadesPanther
04-08-2005, 19:33
I've heard this somewhere, but don't know if it's true, that U.S army rocket launchers say which way you should point them on the side.

Aim towards the enemy

Quid
04-08-2005, 20:51
I've heard this somewhere, but don't know if it's true, that U.S army rocket launchers say which way you should point them on the side.

You see that on almost all army equipment. People put cats to dry in the microwave...people will also hold the weapon the wrong way round...in my time in the army, a corporal shot himself in the foot (quite amusing at the time) but the hassle the army had to go through just because of one idiot...it's amazing.

Quid