"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ,
Mike Mitchell wrote:
Just about anything is safer than a pit you mean (certainly in the DIY
sector), inspection pits have many hazards which is one reason why many
workshop designs go to great lengths to avoid the use of pits.

I'm sorry to be so brutally frank, but this is utter rubbish.#

It's not. For a start, they can be difficult to get in and out of without
risk of injury.

Like bathtubs.

They collect all sorts of rubbish on the bottom and aren't
that easy to clean out.


Like bathtubs.

So they may be slippery, etc.

Like bathtubs.

And if wet, can be
more of a hazard when using electrical tools, etc.

Like bathtubs.

They also collect some
inflammable fumes which are heavier than air.

ahem Like bathtubs.

Then, of course, there's the
danger of falling in one when it's not covered up properly when not in
use.

BAN BATHTUBS NOW!

Mary