Archive for September 25, 2009
Bermuda beyond Shorts
September 25, 2009, 8:23 pmBermuda wears her British colonial heritage on her sleeve – cricket matches, afternoon teas, English pubs and policemen clad in Bermuda shorts directing the traffic, all recall the strong connection to the British Isles. The touch of formality that goes with the old world courtesy and hospitality of Bermudians is quite different from the bonhomie of the smiling Jamaican in his multi-colored T shirt and straw hat. Travelers in Bermuda are often surprised that several restaurants in Hamilton have a formal dress code for both men and women. True, Bermuda is known around the world for its shorts and in Bermuda, shorts combined with knee high socks, a shirt, tie and jacket is accepted casual business attire. When an invitation to dinner or a restaurant mentions the dress code as formal, men are expected to wear normal trousers, a shirt and tie and a jacket, even in Bermuda.
The Bermuda clothes scene is not limited to just the shorts. In fact, you may be surprised to know that the famous shorts are not even manufactured in the country. Major stores in Bermuda import them and sell them under their individual labels.
Shopping for clothes in Bermuda can be fun and if you are a clothes horse, you might be tickled to find European designer labels at rates lower than in the country of their origin. Whether you are a women looking for chic resort wear or designer swimsuits, elegant evening gowns or Lilly Pulitzer sundresses in bright floral prints, you will find them all and more in Bermuda. Cecile, Calypso and Frangipani are favorite venues for women’s clothing and accessories, while French Connection, Women’s Secrets and MaxMara showcase the latest in European fashions.
English Sports Shop, the Edge, Sports Source and Flatts Men’s wear are popular outlets for accessories and men’s clothing including the famous Bermuda shorts.
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(posted in the Hall Of Travel category)
Health & Safety at Work: a Lot More than Merely Education
September 25, 2009, 6:31 pmIt’s felt in a significant number of companies that, by giving each member of staff training in health & safety, they have got all the skills needed to cope with a catastrophe. In reality however, staff require far more than a basic education in health & safety and risk assessment. Equipping your staff, selecting the right supervisior and supporting frequent practise are all key factors.
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Your employees need a capable supervisor to oversee the shop floor, but this individual must also fulfill an even greater role in the business. Your choice of supervisor must be a good communicator and additionally see health & safety training as crucial. As well as ensuring conformity with health & safety legislation, the supervisor as well must make certain that every employee works well. This is not a easy undertaking. A good standard business knowledge is required in a supervisory position not to mention an in depth understanding of current legislation with regard to safety, risk assessment and first aid.
It’s just not enough to provide your staff with health & safety training. To positively identify a safety risk they must get to put their newly accquired knowledge into practise. They have to understand the best method of eliminating hazards not to mention how best to react if the worst happens. Your staff are only protected when their training and procedures have become a habit. Safety equipment is equally as necessary to the your employees’ well-being as the education itself. When they find they are without gear that is necessary, or even find out that gear is not working correctly in a crisis, the education they have completed will have been basically of no benefit at all. Maintaining your equipment on a regular basis is essential. If something is in poor working order, ensure it is fixed or call out a maintenance engineer as soon as you can. Your employees must receive good health and safety instruction, but in addition they must have the correct equipment, frequent practises, and a supervisor who is gifted with infectious enthusiasm. Then adopting health & safety legislation will before long become established in the culture of your business rather than an inconvenience that staff have to try to remember constantly.
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(posted in the Management Hall, Miscellany category)
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