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 Old Pulteney 21 Scotch World Whiskey of the Year 2012 975 rating Best in World $149.99 Time Remaining: 26d 21h 56m Buy It Now for only: $149.99 |
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 KNOCKANDO 18 YEAR SINGLE MALT WHISKY 750ML 1980 $189.98 Time Remaining: 3h 20m |
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 Factory Sealed Case of 12 Jars Popcorn Sutton XXX Tennessee White Whiskey $510.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 38m |
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 1 Collectible Bottle William Larue W L Weller Bourbon Whiskey Whisky $149.00 Time Remaining: 29d 7h 45m Buy It Now for only: $149.00 |
 VINTAGE SEVEN CROWN SEAGRAMS AMERICAN WHISKY SEALD 1 LITER $49.95 Time Remaining: 1h 18m |
 Springbank CV Single Malt Scotch Whisky Chairmans Vatting $179.00 Time Remaining: 5h 40m |
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 Jack Daniels Tennessee Bicentennial Whiskey Bottle 1796 1996 EUC Empty grin $22.50 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 4h 9m |
 Vintage Whiskey Bottle Green Milky Galleon Ships 1963 $19.99 Time Remaining: 29d 9h 5m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 1966 Seagramss Crown Royal Whisky bottle and bag sealed vintage NR $72.66 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 22h 8m |
 Two 2 Wild Turkey Russells Reserve 101 Bourbon Whiskey Vintage Collectable $137.50 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 28m |
 Discontinued Extremely Rare The Dalmore 21 Scotch Whisky $199.00 Time Remaining: 1d 21h 6m Buy It Now for only: $279.00 |
 PORT ELLEN Very RARE 27 year old Scotch Whisky $300.00 Time Remaining: 2d 21m Buy It Now for only: $400.00 |
 Johnnie Walker Collection Gift Set Blue Label Scotch Whisky $128.99 Time Remaining: 4d 19h 28m Buy It Now for only: $128.99 |
 Cameronbridge Very RARE 30 year old Scotch Whisky $150.00 Time Remaining: 2d 8m Buy It Now for only: $170.00 |
 SEAGRAMS CROWN ROYAL BLENDED CANADIAN WHISKEY 1964 1 10 PT SEALED BOTTLE $9.99 Time Remaining: 5h 49m |
 VINTAGE 1957 SEAGRAMS CROWN ROYAL WHISKEY LIQUOR BOTTLE $108.50 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 6h 12m |
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 Glenfiddich Cask of Dreams Single Malt Scotch Whisky Only 3500 btls created $142.50 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 20h 28m |
 Vintage Highland Queen Grand 15 Scotch Whisky Fifth unopened original box 1950s $79.00 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 51m |
 OLD FORESTER KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKY DECANTER 1950 UNOPENED 4 5 QUART $99.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 6h 11m |
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 Crown Royal XR whisky whiskey Rare $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 23h 35m |
 1980 21 Y O MACALLAN SIGNED AND IN WOOD GIFT BOX SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY $242.50 (20 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 21h 23m |
 VINTAGE Special Old Reserve Whiskey FACTORY SEALED Richard E Wathen $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4h 58m |
 AMAZING IW HARPER KYSTRTBOURBON WHISKY 4 5 QUART 100 PROOF SEALED BOTTLE $149.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 7h 39m |
 One Collectible Bottle David Nicholson 1843 Bourbon Whiskey NEW $53.00 Time Remaining: 26d 21h 10m Buy It Now for only: $53.00 |
 Royal Lochnagar Single Highland Malt Scotch Whiskey Selected Reserve RARE $449.00 Time Remaining: 8h 39m Buy It Now for only: $699.00 |
 Seagramss 1963 Whiskey Scotch Crown Royal Gin 100 Pipers 7 Crown Samplers $15.50 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 6h 23m |
 RARE Dalmore 28 yr Scotch Whisky Stillmans Dram Unopened Only one on eBay $102.50 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 7h 3m |
 Set of Four 4 Bowmore Scotch Whisky 1990s Screen Print CS 10 12 17 YO $499.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 4h 7m |
 Emerald Green Chivas Regal ROYAL SALUTE 21 WHISKY 700ML DLX GIFT B0X NEW SEALED $104.99 Time Remaining: 23d 8h 35m Buy It Now for only: $104.99 |
 1960s Old Crow Unopened 86 Proof Bourbon Whiskey Bottle w Tax Stamp $89.99 Time Remaining: 7h 21m |
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 750 ml bottle of Woodford Reserve Sweet Mash bourbon whiskey whiskey NO reserve $162.50 (17 Bids) Time Remaining: 6h 46m |
 1962 Schenley OTC Canadian Whiskey Bottle $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 6h 39m |
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 Vintage OFC Schenley Canadian Whisky 1957 whiskey bottle unopened $29.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 6h 9m |
 2 Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year Family Reserve Bourbon Collectible Whiskey Bottles $122.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 2h 12m |
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 1950 Schenley OFC Canadian Whiskey Bottle $12.72 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 6h 25m |
 Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year Bourbon Whiskey 2008 $575.00 Time Remaining: 25d 1h 47m Buy It Now for only: $575.00 |
 Old Rip Van Winkle 15 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Sealed Collectable Container $304.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 1h 58m |
 GLENMORANGIE QUARTER CENTURY 25 Y O 2011 RELEASE SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY $401.00 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 1h 11m |
 Pigs Nose Scotch Whiskey Bottle with seal $40.00 Time Remaining: 3h 13m |
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Sharing footwear - urban myth or unhealthy practice? by Patrick Smyth
Evidence exists that in the energy production industry employees and visitors alike are expected to step into old boots.
This is the sole verification of what I had suspected was happening. Previously I had only anecdotal accounts of the practice. Sort of like an urban myth. Apparently, when accessing a 'safety zone' every entrant is expected to pick through a selection of old safety boots. Usually there is a close enough fit available but if not, loose-fitting boots apparently are not a big concern. Oddly enough, perhaps because time spent in the safety zone is expected to be short and free of hazards, a loose-fitting boot is not considered a risk.
That being the case, I fail to understand the merits of such a culture. If the risks are minimal, why insist on a full safety boot? To make matters worse, the boots are loaded with features not required at all in the circumstances. Protection from electrical shock for example is only likely to be of benefit to those in close contact with live wires. It seems to me this is expensive over-kill for the occasional visit to a safety zone.
Furthermore, I wonder where the inventory of old boots comes from? Are they cast-offs from employees who have abandoned them or are they purchased for the purpose of lending out? Regardless, the whole idea is fraught with unpleasant images conjured up by the sharing of used footwear. It seems, in this one organisation anyway, there is no discomfort when visitors are invited to pick their temporary old boot. I suspect that the shock of being refused admission is greater than the uninviting prospect of stepping into somebody's old shoes.
There are a number of hygiene and podiatry issues associated with this policy.
The law requires that risk of injury be considered when implementing any safety program. Depending on the degree of risk it may be prudent to provide adequate PPE and to insist that any recommendation of protective equipment be mandatory. It's the safest way out given our litigious society. However, just how civilised or enlightened is it to ask workers and visitors to share footwear? The thought of it brings the risk of foot diseases, warts and verrucae to my mind. From an employee perspective such a policy could easily be considered unreasonable. The issue of sanitization is enough to put me off the whole idea.
According to Robert Shaw, M.Sc D.Pod M MCh.S, podiatrist to Diageo's Kilmarnock whisky bottling and distribution plants in Scotland, there are some important considerations to be concerned about sharing footwear, industrial or otherwise. He agrees hygiene wise the main concern would be cross infection of pathogens. However, there may be other serious consequences. Since old boots have been pre-formed by a previous user, pressure points can arise. These pressure points are most likely to occur behind toe caps. Crease marks or flexion marks differ from person to person and can lead to friction on the upper of the foot. The much respected West of Scotland chiropodist advises those suffering from diabetes, or other systematic disorders, to be very careful. Poorly fitting boots can lead to ulceration and diabetics are prone to foot infections in general. Comfort and fit are of vital importance to a diabetic.
In this particular instance the employer is obviously rich. Not every employer can afford to provide employees with fully-loaded safety boots at no cost to them. To the employer's credit, these 'Cadillacs' of safety footwear are provided with a lot of personal choice. Fit is not usually a problem. The only company requirement is that the full range of safety features are embodied in the footwear. Unfortunately, admirable as that appears, this unusually rich cost finds its way into the cost of the product supplied to the consumer and the boot cast-offs end up as enforceable safety PPE. In this case, it would be the cost of electricity. This means that the extravagant cost finds its way into the price of all manufactures since electricity is a component cost of all goods sold. Makes you wonder if an 'old safety boots' policy is a good idea after all?
I think its time for employers to re-evaluate safety policies that insist on full safety boots where the risk assessment indicates only toe protection is necessary. Such a practice would be less wasteful economically and I happen to think it would be a whole lot more hospitable and healthy.
The 'Slipp-R' safety overshoe is made of sturdy rubber material with a steel toe cap providing similar or greater toe protection than the minimum required by international safety standards bodies. A 'Slipp-R' safety overshoe stretches tightly over outer shoes. It is easy to pull on and is transferable between users with no hygiene or health risks. 'Slipp-R' safety overshoes cost a lot less than a safety boot. It is PVC-Free, the protective toe cap is covered and coloured discs on the inside sole indicate the seven sizes. The 'Slipp-R' is acid, oil and animal fat resistant with anti-slip qualities.
About the Author
Patrick Smyth is the CEO of Safetytoes International Inc., Toronto, Canada. He is an avid promoter of personal safety at work and home. Contact him at (800) 441-5481 or http://www.safetytoes.com
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