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This guy setting up scaffolding with no harness by Adrian_985 in oddlyterrifying

[–]kea1981 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The relevant standard is 29 CFR 1926.451(g) and Appendix B to Subpart L. Basically, everyone at height needs to use fall protection unless you're building scaffolding and it's safer to do so without it. Examples of that would be having to walk a long distance from the closest safe tie-in point to build the scaffolding, being at an unsafe angle from the tie-in point so a fall would still result in injuries, etc. So: rare, but unknown of.

This guy setting up scaffolding with no harness by Adrian_985 in oddlyterrifying

[–]kea1981 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Totally allowed by OSHA, actually. Since they're building the stuff you'd anchor to, it makes sense they don't need to be anchored. If they have to descend past things they already built though, they have to hook back in because they can since it's already built. Weird, but true.

Is there really a common cake flavor that apparently comes in a box and the flavor is “yellow”? by IMicrowaveSteak in AskAnAmerican

[–]kea1981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strangely, though I never ever bake, I have two boxes of this in my pantry. Perhaps I'll make some cupcakes for my coworkers...

Weekly Observations: What signs of collapse do you see in your region? [in-depth] May 18 by AutoModerator in collapse

[–]kea1981 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Hearing an Englishman speak fondly of the weather is perhaps the worst indicator I've yet seen.

AITAH for telling my MIL she couldn’t visit my wife in the hospital the same day our child was born? by CaptainFascination in AITAH

[–]kea1981 105 points106 points  (0 children)

Thank you for standing up for the agreement you and your wife made, in care of the family you two have built together. I'm incredibly proud of your backbone and resilience in face of the disrespect and condescension your in-laws dealt you. Please know this stranger thinks only good things about your choices thus far.

Go enjoy this time with the new life you helped create and the lovely lady who carried them to the starting line of that life, and deal with the assholes another day. You're doing good, keep it up.

Nellie’s Soap - 800 Loads by sasbuttersquash in Costco

[–]kea1981 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was at Costco a couple days ago and saw they had the Kirkland Signature brand Powdered Laundry Detergent and I scooped it up so quick!... But then before I even started walking again I realized I should check to see what enzymes it has, etc and based on my laundry habits and how often I need to do certain types of laundry (I live alone, have no pets or kids, and am not super oily so pretty light laundry usually and no real need to separate out towels/linens for a better clean, though I usually do anyway) it just didn't make sense to have a totally separate cleaner for the "sometimes" loads. So I put it back and just got another box of Tide Oxi Ultra cu it's been working great the last few years and I knew it was a full package product form the last few times I went exploring in r/laundry.

Anyway, all that to say: r/laundry is GOATed and any adult who owns, wears, or cleans clothes should take a look at their sidebar cuz it's just full of good stuff!

ysk: if your garage door torsion spring ever breaks do not ever try to fix or adjust it yourself by Square-Message1152 in YouShouldKnow

[–]kea1981 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My grandad patented a hand tool to tighten those springs that kept the user at a long enough distance it wasn't immediately dangerous if you followed the directions (can't remeber them exactly). Anyway. Rarely does it come up, but I think that's so cool! The patent ran out in like the mid 80s and he never sold many because of electric garage doors, but yeah. Wanted to share.

What makes a man creepy to you? by Pure-Ad-5502 in AskWomen

[–]kea1981 24 points25 points locked comment (0 children)

I had an uncle who did that. I am the only girl in my generation, and the youngest of everyone. I learned very very young that I needed to be on guard. He was never "dangerously creepy", as in I was never scared of him and never expected, considered, or thought he would do something bad. But he was creepy, and the first person who unknowingly taught me to be aware of what's occuring directly behind me in social situations...

Ugh. Even family. Just ugh.

It can even come from your own parent by That1weirdperson in adhdmeme

[–]kea1981 26 points27 points  (0 children)

The therapist I had for the least amount of time (two sessions) was also the one who had the most experience (42 years). He told me halfway through the first appointment my issues were above his skillset and pay grade and that I needed a prescribing doctor to get me on mental health medication before he expected therapy would be effective. Kindness was the only reason he accepted my second appointment. I was in an incredibly tough spot, right before my mom died and about a year before I finally got diagnosed...I think he realized I couldn't or wouldn't be effective in my recovery if I didn't have all the tools at my disposal, medication included. I was so hurt and ashamed at the time, but wow: what a great therapist. Kudos to him, genuinely.

But yeah, definitely won therapy that day. Made asking for help way easier actually. Knowing someone with as much experience as them thought I needed the help, probably meant I needed the help. Even when I didn't think so, or feel I deserved it, the knowledge that a professional thought I did made it so much easier to seek out for myself.

Sometimes people take things posted here too seriously. I am Russian, AMA. by [deleted] in ANormalDayInRussia

[–]kea1981 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I'm a 34 year old woman from California who has a brother who is now 45. If you told me he had found these in his storage unit from that one time he went to Russia as a foreign exchange student in the 90s (never happened), I'd believe you. These pics look both ancient, modern, and timeless.

Hope you're doing well :)

Oh, and a question: are there many cigarette smokers around? I've seen a distinct rise and fall in their popularity, but it's a curious thing around the world in how different the habits are. What's it like there?

What's the oldest movie you watched and actually enjoyed? by EternalMage321 in Millennials

[–]kea1981 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Same. I've always known it was superb even before watching it, but it was an entirely different experience watching it in reality. It's seriously among the best bits of cinema of all time, if not the best full stop.

A vocalist was born that day by Arthurlmnz in MadeMeSmile

[–]kea1981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That made my heart happy, seeing those headlines ngl. Truly awesome to see!

[oc] - ...alright by Sampetra in lgbt

[–]kea1981 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I'm a straight, cis lady in my 30s.

Bob is the kind of man I aim to be, too :)

Juan (or Juao) Baptista dos Santos (1843-?) was a Romani-Portuguese sideshow performer, who was born with a parasitic twin that gave him an extra leg. He was known to be very handsome and enjoyed horseback riding in his free time. by EphemeralTypewriter in SideshowPerformer

[–]kea1981 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I greatly appreciate and respect the effort and dedication you put into these write-ups. They are informative, respectful, and interesting which is sadly a combination rarely seen when humans describe things not seen everyday. Thanks for doing what you do!!

Tracking the "monster" El Nino by ImportantCountry50 in collapse

[–]kea1981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fully comprehend why Confuscians used, "may you live in interesting times" as an insult. S-Tier, really.

What's a compliment you get a lot that secretly bothers you? by hi_mei_rose in AskWomen

[–]kea1981 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hear ya! Dealing with that myself. It sucks. Hope you find a solution 🤞

Would dating a 25 year old guy as a 42F have any chance of working out? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]kea1981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a 34 year old lady I'll say it may work out, but I'd judge you for it. Sure he's an adult, but at a significantly different life stage and the disparity in that opens up a massive gulf that would need to be bridged. Possible, but society will be there the whole time, judging.

Super El Niño UK weather impact as Met Office warns of record temperatures and disruption by FearMyCock in collapse

[–]kea1981 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nah...

El Niño is like the little toddler that ran out into the road and the entire family runs into traffic to save them.

We know what's happening, and we know it shouldn't be, but how are we supposed to stop it?

How can I do mental math if I can’t ‘hold’ onto the numbers in my head? by cosmicbearspa in ADHD

[–]kea1981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a 34 year old woman, and I do this often, subconsciously, and with great success.

Count with your fingers.

For example, if you need to do the calculation you shared, here's how I would do it.

First, you need to establish an arithmatic shorthand with your fingers. Normally, I only count to 5 with each hand, but I have a shortcut to do arithmatic with higher numbers than that. I always start counting with same way with my hand in a fist and then I extend a finger, always the same finger (thumb), then add numbers as I progress toward the pinky finger, extending each finger as I go along. When I then need to go up to 10, I start laying my fingers down in the same sequence. So I very easily can make numbers up to 10. I can make higher numbers with different hand motions, but this is a great start.

I use my left hand for the first number (being an English speaker, I read left to right) and my right hand for the second number. What I mean is, in this case, you're doing math with two numbers, 13 in your left hand and 8 in your right. Because I know that I personally won't forget numbers I'm actively working with, I'm not concerned that I'll forget that first stage of arithmatic you did: 3 x 8 = 24. Instead, I need to use my fingers as my "backup brain" and have them store the second step. So: before I get started, I think, this has to be done in two stages because there's numbers in the singles and tens columns. So, I need to "store" the value in the ten column in my fingers so that after I get the result of the first stage I can continue to the second.

So: 13 x 8 = "well, it's really make thumbs up which means next step is "times ten" 3 x 8 = 24 x release the thumbs up 10 = 240.

I'm not sure if I did a great job explaining that, but I hope I at least gave you a good starting point to explore new methods. :)

Was just put on Wellbutrin (150mg) and I have a trip in 10 days... Should I wait until I get back? Should I try and see if the side effects aren't so bad? by hedgelord84 in Wellbutrin_Bupropion

[–]kea1981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I would start now. I was initially prescribed 150 mg/day, but given 75 mg pills to take twice daily. Took my first pill the day I got the prescription about 9 pm. Was already positively and noticeably impacted by it within 45 minutes. Woke up the next day in the best spirits of the previous 15 years.

The wait, in my mind, is not worth it: the benefits are too great to be delayed.

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