Is it legal for me to work on a building site?

[TommyTheBuilder]

I've had a bit of a binge week this week and long story short gained a lot.

I should know this but is there a law that says when it will be unsafe for me on a building site due to weight?

[Nsky24]

I doubt it, although I would try to find some reliable source

[TommyTheBuilder in reply to Nsky24]

Thank you - I've emailed an MP who wrote new legislation on building regulations and health and safety!

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi Tommy,

Sorry to hear you've had a bit of a binge week this week.

I found a link that mentions looking after the health of builders, and there's an editor who wrote the piece (but I'm not sure 'when' he wrote it - so maybe it's not necessarily recent), but you could always contact him - as he has given his E-mail and his phone number - and maybe he might know the answer to your question, or might be able to give you details of someone who can?

The link to the article is here:

acenet.co.uk/government-ann...

Hope that is helpful.

Lowcal

[TommyTheBuilder in reply to Zest]

Hi lowcal,

The email on the website came back as a no reply but i've emailed an MP (see above)

Cheers Tommy

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to TommyTheBuilder]

Tommy, the celebrity builder mentioned in the article I posted to you is also called 'Tommy' - is that coincidence or what?

I hope you get a good response to your E-mail to the MP.

[sueper]

Hi Tommy, I am not aware of any weight restrictions but I guess some machines or equipment such as ladders may have a weight limit so you may need to check them before using.

Don't despair about the extra weight as I (and others here) find that recently gained weight tends to come off quickly. I gained 9lbs in 9 days during my summer holiday but managed to lose 9lb in 9 days when I went back to sensible eating.

Do you have a plan to shift the recently gained lbs?

Remember also that one bad day doesn't need to ruin a whole week of sensible eating. You may need to be extra sensible the following week to try to make up for some of the extra calories.

I give myself an evening off once a week and I find that helps me avoid the binges.

Keep trying to cut your calories and portion sizes and you should see the results soon

[TommyTheBuilder in reply to sueper]

Hi Sue,

Thank you for all of that, have you had a chance to reply to my email yet? No rush.

I'll defo be checking equipment for restrictions

Tommy

[sueper in reply to TommyTheBuilder]

Hi, I just sent you an email

[sueper in reply to TommyTheBuilder]

Hi again, it may be worth posting something on here to see if you can get some advice form others on how they cope with binge eating, I am a general overeater and don't really suffer with big binges but I know others do on here. I am sure they will have a few tips for you

[sandylaner1]

hi, Tommy,

if you were OK to work last week, I suspect it will be ok. this week!

if still unsure consult your mat Bob!!