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Post by marchesarosa on Oct 26, 2012 18:10:03 GMT 1
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Post by alancalverd on Oct 27, 2012 11:36:51 GMT 1
Nicely put.
Scientifically, the prat principle is known as the Dunning-Kruger syndrome, after the two psychologists who published the most formal studies of its origins and effects.
I have seen florid examples among people who would be classed as unemployable in a rational society, but have been given a little brief authority as HSE or CQC inspectors. The less they understand, the more they brag about their authority (one even introduces himself as "The Enforcer") and threaten proper professionals with penalties.
All of which ceased to be amusing on 1 October when the HSE "Fees for Intervention" regulations came into force. A Dunning-Kruger sufferer can now impose an unlimited penalty on an employer with no burden of proof, if he thinks the employer may have broken the law.
What makes this shameful abrogation of the fundamental principle of Magna Carta particularly absurd is that the more incompetent the inspector, the more he will charge you, since the charge is related to the time it took him to discover your alleged breach!
The Regulations were, of course enacted by this "small-business-friendly" government.
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Post by principled on Oct 27, 2012 12:14:07 GMT 1
Alan
In teaching I've had the same with Inspectors. One classic case was where I was called to a meeting and told that there was a H&S issue. The solution proposed was an absurdity. Following the meeting the Inspector dropped me his "business card" and said I could contact him post inspection. His card read-Mr XXX, Health and Safety Consultant!
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Post by rsmith7 on Oct 27, 2012 22:51:06 GMT 1
I love prats! They're great fun - winding up prats is one of life's finest pleasures.  |
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