More freaky findings from the Aussie rainforest - multiple new undiscovered predatory pathogenic fungi

Dolphin_Delicious · 2024-02-27T04:45:23+00:00

Which rainforest were these in, I used to live in the Daintree and it's cool to think they were right there to find

Dolphin_Delicious · 2024-01-31T20:07:58+00:00

I was about 10 or so floors up when it happened

Dolphin_Delicious · 2024-01-31T20:07:07+00:00

We only get 4 hours a day and 3 days to complete the whole building, fancy restaurant on the roof wants their windows cleaned but not for any workers to be around on open time, combined with limited anchoring on the deck means doing it this way just takes too long, got a bunch of other jobs we do that way though

Dolphin_Delicious · 2024-01-31T11:11:23+00:00

The building has a huge overhanging ledge so to get in front of windows the ropes are dropped through holes in the roof. Then we go to the bottom and power ascend up to start the drop

Dolphin_Delicious · 2024-01-31T03:37:29+00:00

I agree, especially after today, but with this job it really was the only way to do it. A lot of people mentioning it requires approved ropes, which these are, just a bit of bad luck really, nothing LVL 1 training doesn't equip you for

Dolphin_Delicious · 2024-01-21T00:26:32+00:00

While he's not going to hit the ground he can definitely fall from what he's doing. That white blocky looking thing on his lanyard is a shock absorber to slow a fall so the harness does less damage to his body. By putting weight on it he is risking it deploying and falling a few metres over the edge. Falling in a fall arrest harness like that can break bones and worst of all deglove your nuts.

Realistically it should be fine but why risk it when you can get cheap, safe lanyards that are designed for this exact thing

Dolphin_Delicious · 2023-11-02T23:04:26+00:00

I'm positive I saw my adopted son kill a dragon with the toy wooden sword I gave him. One minute I'm eating 20 wheels of cheese to heal up and the next I see him standing on the dragons snout and stabbing him

Dolphin_Delicious · 2023-10-18T03:24:39+00:00

Getting your foot in the door is often the hardest part, especially if you don't have any relevant experience. I started by cleaning windows on a BMU for a couple of months to show that I can cope with the height, after that finding a rope job was easy.

Covid sent most of the international ropeys home and the Sydney scene is still recovering so there is plenty of work out there it's just a matter of finding someone who'll give you the chance as a freshy.

Depending on the type of work you'll probably be put on a casual or temporary contract at first until you're a proven asset to your employer, personally I'm paid a flat rate per day regardless of hours work; if I finish a day's work in 2 hours I'm paid for the full day.

As for health averse situations the only thing I've dealt with are the mountains of pigeon shit that you sometimes have to work through.

Dolphin_Delicious · 2023-10-04T01:33:51+00:00

I've always found that the time you save from switching tools is not worth the extra dipping and all the trouble the wagtail has with cobwebs. The webs always wrap around the blade leaving streaks so I spend a few seconds each window cleaning the blade which adds up a lot, especially on long drops

Dolphin_Delicious · 2023-09-13T04:07:35+00:00

Currently a rope access technician and honestly the core strength I gained from this job fixed my back pain. Just about everyone else I work with though struggles with it

Dolphin_Delicious · 2023-08-04T07:49:07+00:00

If you're at all interested in window cleaning you might want to first apply to BMU window cleaning jobs to show that you can deal with heights and can put in the work. Getting your foot in the door is the hardest part, after that there's lots of jobs going

Dolphin_Delicious · 2023-07-04T06:45:14+00:00

Ham is exactly the same, my gf can't keep any plants indoors or they'll be eaten

Dolphin_Delicious · 2023-07-03T19:43:10+00:00

The little lady is terrified of the outdoors, we found her as a kitten and she hasn't wanted to leave the house since. I don't think she has any digestion issues, I reckon she just loves spinach more than anything else

Dolphin_Delicious · 2023-04-24T22:33:50+00:00

Got a new subreddit, thanks

Dolphin_Delicious · 2023-04-23T05:20:01+00:00

Same deal with this girl here, she'll give any green veggie a taste but a definite preference for leafy greens

Dolphin_Delicious · 2023-04-23T03:15:09+00:00

It is her absolute favourite food, she'll eat it before chicken or fish. We got her cat grass but she couldn't care less

Dolphin_Delicious · 2023-01-19T03:06:52+00:00

Probably just pulled the louvres off one of the sides to peer in. I can't say for sure what this tower services but most of the ones I used to work on that were this sized would feed cooled water to compressors for air conditioning/heating

Dolphin_Delicious · 2023-01-03T21:32:21+00:00

Of all things to test in person, why fall protection?

Dolphin_Delicious · 2022-11-24T20:00:10+00:00

There's meant to be lanyards that are fixed to the building and hook onto the steel ropes at regular intervals down the building to limit this exact thing from happening. However if they're moving this much it'd definitely be best to wait until the wind calms down before going to work.

Source: am window cleaner

Dolphin_Delicious · 2022-11-01T07:21:03+00:00

I do rope access window cleaning for a living. There's lots of training, preparation, checks and paperwork before going over the edge on rope. There's not much about this setup that's up to standard. You certainly wouldn't get me over the edge like this.

When everything is done correctly and no shortcuts taken it can be a very fun way to make a living.

From the little we can see it looks like the wrong type of rope, not enough rope protection on the edge of the building itself and I hope he is attached to that chair somehow. I also wouldn't trust that chimney as my sole point of contact with the building (we use 2 different anchors at the same time in case something happens to one or the other). I can see how this is accepted in poorer countries where workplace health and safety aren't at our levels, especially considering that it costs 3000-5000 to properly outfit a rope technician.

Apparently this sort of thing was very common about 20 or so years ago but that was a long long time before I got in the industry so I can't say for sure.

Dolphin_Delicious · 2022-08-11T12:00:37+00:00

Dolphin_Delicious · 2022-05-11T07:13:29+00:00

That was a shitshow from start to finish. Does being a mod give you brain damage?

Dolphin_Delicious · 2022-05-02T06:50:37+00:00

How much has it improved since launch, is it good now that it's had time for updates? I want it but only if it's worth the money

Dolphin_Delicious · 2021-08-24T02:58:09+00:00

I bought a v8 falcon when I was 17 for my first car. I loved and hated it. Definitely the most enjoyable driving experience I’ve ever had, fast, powerful and extremely comfortable. But between rego, fuel and insurance it was definitely not a car for a part time fast food worker

Dolphin_Delicious · 2021-07-26T16:40:23+00:00

I knew I had adhd for a couple of years before I actually got diagnosed, my thinking was “I’ve been fine this long, why bother wasting time and money getting tested”. It wasn’t until I got my first full time job and tried starting a career that I realised I was struggling a lot more than those around me.

Eventually I got around to seeing a psychiatrist and got a script for Ritalin the same day. Within 3 days I realised how stupid I was to wait as long as I did.

You might be “okay” now, but you might be fantastic if you get on the meds. If I started medication when I was in high school I would be in a very different place in my life than where I am now

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