pyrojames
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A good thread, and will increase my propensity to remove the ring, starting on Friday. I have had enough close calls to accept the point.
Do you wear a ring when sailing or do you take it off?
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PuffTheMagicDragon
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Not to wear a ring was one of the first instructions that I was given when I began my apprenticeship back in 1964. I have not worn one since then, except for official ceremonies.
dhobyb
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Wearing Jewellery in the offshore oil industry is banned now, too many accidents, I no longer wear my wedding ring after an altrication with the boiler room door handle on HMS Gurkha, fortunattly for me the medics managed to remove it in time to save my finger, never worn it since,
Nigel_Ward
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I have never worn a ring as a cousin of mine (who was a nurse) told me about the problems in casualty of de-gloved fingers!
A fisherman who I knew a few years ago told men how to remove a ring with fine twine (I have never done it as I have never worn a ring!).
Start winding twine around and around the finger from the tip toward the ring. This pushes the blood out of the finger and compresses it. When the ring is reached, pass the end under the ring, then pull hard towards the finger tip. Supposed to pull the ring off over the twine and unravel as it goes.
A fisherman who I knew a few years ago told men how to remove a ring with fine twine (I have never done it as I have never worn a ring!).
Start winding twine around and around the finger from the tip toward the ring. This pushes the blood out of the finger and compresses it. When the ring is reached, pass the end under the ring, then pull hard towards the finger tip. Supposed to pull the ring off over the twine and unravel as it goes.
Koeketiene
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Easiest way I know is to stick your hand in a bucket of ice cold water.
When your body's subjected to cold, blood retreats from the extremities (fingers & toes).
Removing a wedding ring's a doddle then - even if it's been 'stuck' for years.
When your body's subjected to cold, blood retreats from the extremities (fingers & toes).
Removing a wedding ring's a doddle then - even if it's been 'stuck' for years.
Danny Jo
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Don't let the result of the second question in the poll discourage you. I filled it in before reading the thread, then changed my mind.
Two of my fingers already bear the deformities of previous injuries, so I don't reckon it's so unlikely that there is another injury lined up for me, and the thought of trying to remove a ring from a crushed finger fills me with horror.
SWMBO reminds me that the cats' bell collars (put on in an attempt to reduce the carnage the wreak on bird life) have safety release catches. My metal watch strap comes undone at a load which is a tiny fraction of that capable of causing an injury.
Two of my fingers already bear the deformities of previous injuries, so I don't reckon it's so unlikely that there is another injury lined up for me, and the thought of trying to remove a ring from a crushed finger fills me with horror.
SWMBO reminds me that the cats' bell collars (put on in an attempt to reduce the carnage the wreak on bird life) have safety release catches. My metal watch strap comes undone at a load which is a tiny fraction of that capable of causing an injury.
ChrisE
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Thank you for your advice, I wear gloves when line and anchor handling.
I accept that your warning is well meant, however, I'd like to know how many injuries are caused by a ring per annum. Before I read this thread I'd not heard of one in xx years of sailing and fishing.
I accept that your warning is well meant, however, I'd like to know how many injuries are caused by a ring per annum. Before I read this thread I'd not heard of one in xx years of sailing and fishing.
oldsalt
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I have seen several ring avulsions... not nice at all. Fingers were stripped of alll tissue to the bone, resulting in amputation.
kengill
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Doesn't work with number 16 twine. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
absit_omen
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I accept that your warning is well meant, however, I'd like to know how many injuries are caused by a ring per annum. Before I read this thread I'd not heard of one in xx years of sailing and fishing.
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Well, we have heard of plenty on this thread.
For me, even one occurrence is enough. I have never worn a ring since seeing a young woman dangling by her ring finger after slipping whilst trying to open a high window. She lost her finger in the end.
A few years later I saw a guy lose his finger after getting his wedding ring caught in an army camouflage net which he was taking down - again, he slipped.
I am not sure of the logic in seeking statistical evidence before submitting to common sense.
I accept that your warning is well meant, however, I'd like to know how many injuries are caused by a ring per annum. Before I read this thread I'd not heard of one in xx years of sailing and fishing.
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Well, we have heard of plenty on this thread.
For me, even one occurrence is enough. I have never worn a ring since seeing a young woman dangling by her ring finger after slipping whilst trying to open a high window. She lost her finger in the end.
A few years later I saw a guy lose his finger after getting his wedding ring caught in an army camouflage net which he was taking down - again, he slipped.
I am not sure of the logic in seeking statistical evidence before submitting to common sense.
rjandhl
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I never wear my ring sailing, neither does my husband. My ring has already been cut off once, following an incident with a horse and several broken and disjointed fingers - ouch! Have also seen numerous guys with missing fingers due to catching ring on things, including somebody who slipped on a doorstep and left their finger behind on the door catch!
Refueler
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Twisterowner...
Up to you ....but... if you take your ring of... then you won't worry about it!
Offshore seismic industry - no rings anywhere outside the accommodation.
Even inside the techs all take em off due to danger of electric shocks.
SmileyG
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????? Worked with Compagnie Generale de Geophysique, Massy and also Western Geophysical .... North Sea, USA West Coast, Mediterranean, Gulf of Mexico, East and West Africa .... as examples on Seismic work. Never ever heard anything about taking rings off. Maybe that's a later thing ?
The only activity that I know there was an instruction to remove rings was working with electrical items and CAR / VAN / TRUCK batterys ... (the latter I watched a guy seriously burn his finger when a ring via a spanner shorted ... not only damage to finger but blew the ring as well !).
Only thing I don't like and have had occasionally is when a sheet or halyard pinches the skin next to the ring !! Ouch. But to be honest in most cases surely where injury due to such is likely or possible - a pair of gloves is worn ? I know anchoring, sweating halyards, sheets etc. - I wear a good tight fit gloves for grip and save the skin !
Twisterowner...
Up to you ....but... if you take your ring of... then you won't worry about it!
Offshore seismic industry - no rings anywhere outside the accommodation.
Even inside the techs all take em off due to danger of electric shocks.
SmileyG
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????? Worked with Compagnie Generale de Geophysique, Massy and also Western Geophysical .... North Sea, USA West Coast, Mediterranean, Gulf of Mexico, East and West Africa .... as examples on Seismic work. Never ever heard anything about taking rings off. Maybe that's a later thing ?
The only activity that I know there was an instruction to remove rings was working with electrical items and CAR / VAN / TRUCK batterys ... (the latter I watched a guy seriously burn his finger when a ring via a spanner shorted ... not only damage to finger but blew the ring as well !).
Only thing I don't like and have had occasionally is when a sheet or halyard pinches the skin next to the ring !! Ouch. But to be honest in most cases surely where injury due to such is likely or possible - a pair of gloves is worn ? I know anchoring, sweating halyards, sheets etc. - I wear a good tight fit gloves for grip and save the skin !
ChrisE
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I asked simply because there are all sorts of reasons why you can hurt yourself on a boat and having never heard of it before was interested in how often if happens to put the risk in context.
I shall continue to wear my ring as, compared with other potential risks, this one seems a bit too remote, others may think differently.
I shall continue to wear my ring as, compared with other potential risks, this one seems a bit too remote, others may think differently.
snowleopard
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When I worked for IBM there was a strict rule of no rings on the factory floor because of the risk of contact with live wires. The voltage was low but a ring can carry a hell of a current.
I once saw someone chinning himself on an overhead pipe aboard ship. His ring caught on a nib of weld on the top surface of the pipe. Fortunately we managed to free him without major injury but none of us wore a ring afterwards.
I once saw someone chinning himself on an overhead pipe aboard ship. His ring caught on a nib of weld on the top surface of the pipe. Fortunately we managed to free him without major injury but none of us wore a ring afterwards.
SmileyGiley
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Refueler
You are right about the change in the seismic industry...but then when I started there were dope parties after shift, the party chief brewed his own for his 40th and flip flops were safety wear for the back deck.
Now we have WesternGeco - a happy marriage of Western Geophysical (whence I came) and Geco Prakla under the glorious banner of Schlumberger. Safety boots, overalls hardhats & safety glasses are de rigeur outside the doghouse. Rings should not be worn outside the doghouse too.
Currently offshore Angola traipsing around behind the Western Trident and going 'pop' every so often.
You are right about the change in the seismic industry...but then when I started there were dope parties after shift, the party chief brewed his own for his 40th and flip flops were safety wear for the back deck.
Now we have WesternGeco - a happy marriage of Western Geophysical (whence I came) and Geco Prakla under the glorious banner of Schlumberger. Safety boots, overalls hardhats & safety glasses are de rigeur outside the doghouse. Rings should not be worn outside the doghouse too.
Currently offshore Angola traipsing around behind the Western Trident and going 'pop' every so often.
Refueler
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Refueler
You are right about the change in the seismic industry...but then when I started there were dope parties after shift, the party chief brewed his own for his 40th and flip flops were safety wear for the back deck.
Now we have WesternGeco - a happy marriage of Western Geophysical (whence I came) and Geco Prakla under the glorious banner of Schlumberger. Safety boots, overalls hardhats & safety glasses are de rigeur outside the doghouse. Rings should not be worn outside the doghouse too.
Currently offshore Angola traipsing around behind the Western Trident and going 'pop' every so often.
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Prakla were the ones who bought out CGG I think ...
CGG had Starjet - fantastic bit of kit .... far cleaner signal than Air guns with likes of Western. It was also very directional. Remember we used to have complaints from Western boats about us "bombing" their shoots on adjacent blocks. We were fine - CGG had created a program to clean out the Air-Gun from our traces ...
Parties ? CGG Chef de Missions were tight-fisted s..... But us "drivers" knew how to !!
Refueler
You are right about the change in the seismic industry...but then when I started there were dope parties after shift, the party chief brewed his own for his 40th and flip flops were safety wear for the back deck.
Now we have WesternGeco - a happy marriage of Western Geophysical (whence I came) and Geco Prakla under the glorious banner of Schlumberger. Safety boots, overalls hardhats & safety glasses are de rigeur outside the doghouse. Rings should not be worn outside the doghouse too.
Currently offshore Angola traipsing around behind the Western Trident and going 'pop' every so often.
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Prakla were the ones who bought out CGG I think ...
CGG had Starjet - fantastic bit of kit .... far cleaner signal than Air guns with likes of Western. It was also very directional. Remember we used to have complaints from Western boats about us "bombing" their shoots on adjacent blocks. We were fine - CGG had created a program to clean out the Air-Gun from our traces ...
Parties ? CGG Chef de Missions were tight-fisted s..... But us "drivers" knew how to !!
Moonchild
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I used to take my heavy duty wedding ring off, but have not done so lately, however I will do so in future captain scarlett's mishap has made me feel really sick.
tcm
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I don't wear rings other jewellery like watches etc. Spent enoughh money on rings for swmbo and wrecked mine (and sevrel watches) via various diy adventures.
I love the way the post is phrased as though there is no option but to be married, and likewise no option but to wear a ring thereafter!
I love the way the post is phrased as though there is no option but to be married, and likewise no option but to wear a ring thereafter!
ADLS
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I remove my ring when doing lots of things including boating. Yes they ate dangerous I nearly ripped all the flesh off one of my fingers getting out of an Austin truck where the half door opened above the front wheel and you stepped onto a hub ring. this was on a construction site with greasy mud everywhere, someone had removed the door lock plastic knob. My foot slipped and down I went with the ring catching on the exposed thread of the door lock leaver. Ouch p lus lots of other words could be heard across the site, luckily the surgeon managed to get all the flesh sew back into place.
The second reason is my latesy wedding ring was made in Vietanam where my finger expand in the heat coming back to the UK in this wonderful spring we're having, my ring fall of my cold pinkies.
The second reason is my latesy wedding ring was made in Vietanam where my finger expand in the heat coming back to the UK in this wonderful spring we're having, my ring fall of my cold pinkies.
David_Jersey
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I too started off reading this thread with the attitude that has since been modified. and I can't say that happens too often on YBW.com /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
But not sure what I will actually do this year - probably wear it around my neck, but that is also because my finger is getting small / the ring is getting bigger and I wouldn't want it to drop in the 'oggin /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
But whilst thinking about this, I can't say that in practice I have ever trapped any finger where afterwards I thought to myself "glad I wasn't wearing a ring".........of course that could be because I wasn't wearing a ring /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
But not sure what I will actually do this year - probably wear it around my neck, but that is also because my finger is getting small / the ring is getting bigger and I wouldn't want it to drop in the 'oggin /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
But whilst thinking about this, I can't say that in practice I have ever trapped any finger where afterwards I thought to myself "glad I wasn't wearing a ring".........of course that could be because I wasn't wearing a ring /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif