Author: Pubcat London Taxi Tails

I' m a former London Cab Driver, writer, currently a qualified Careers Adviser. I am also a former Knowledge of London Examiner (old customers need not call me Sir any more, we're all equals here, dude). I'll use this site to give my own idiosyncratic spin on the cab trade, and other social issues. There will be original edits of published magazine articles, plus shorter comments. So, why Pubcat? Simply because I like pubs and I like cats; and I support the social inclusion of all animals in pubs (Yes, that's my house tiger, Rocky, sat on a London map when I was studying the Knowledge the second time round).

Whatever Happened to the game of Conkers?

September 22, 2021 by Pubcat London Taxi Tails

The Greatest Health & Safety Myth of All When I was a child I couldn’t walk past a horse chestnut tree without throwing a stick at it. The game of conkers has lost it’s appeal – though it’s not down to Health & Safety. Some over-reactions have passed into health and safety folklore, and it’s … Continue reading Whatever Happened to the game of Conkers?

Spot the Hazard

June 26, 2021 by Pubcat London Taxi Tails

What’s the biggest hazard when watching the football? Alcohol, opposition strikers, or violent cat? I say it’s the alcohol. If you’re a childminder and the Health & Safety inspector calls, make sure your booze is stored out of sight. When writing a Risk Assessment it would be prudent to mention your pets. If your furry … Continue reading Spot the Hazard

Hazards Be Gone!

June 18, 2021 by Pubcat London Taxi Tails

Now Open! Call today to arrange a Health & Safety Risk Assessment for your home business in Beds & Herts. Low fixed-price includes survey, Risk Assessment & Guidance Report.