Swimmer is banned from pool

It's Elf & Safety innit gov. Like to help but rules is rules....

Roland Grimm started wearing the underwater mask because, unlike smaller goggles, it stopped water going up his nose and had a single eyepiece which did not press against his face.

He claims the equipment helps him to swim in comfort and has used it in pools all over the world.

But the management of his local leisure centre decided the goggles did not meet safety standards because they were not shatterproof and could cause him breathing difficulties because they cover his nose. 

Management, thick rule following fucktards incapable of working in the real world. There I was thinking that the Brittas_Empire was a made up tv show...

Mr Grimm, who is in his 60s, said: "I've used these goggles in more than 100 different pools in countries including Germany, Spain, France, and Portugal and no one else has ever complained or questioned why I am using them.

"I'm not allowed to wear them here because they cover my nose. I'm very upset because it seems mad. I like to swim every day and this is messing up my whole life."

He added: "After you've been swimming for 40 years all over the world you know what works best for you and what's safe. My lenses are plastic and are totally safe."

Gary Dark, manager of the leisure centre in Swiss Cottage, north London, where Mr Grimm swims, said the goggles breached industry guidelines.

That would be industry guidelines that the manager "made up" if they were dangerous they would not have been on sale, besides has anyone ever been killed by a pair of swimming goggles? 

He said: "Non-shatterproof panels in enclosed environments can cause facial injury on impact with pool surfaces or other bathers and may pose a further hazard in relation to broken glass remaining on the pool floor.

"Full face masks that cover the nose can also cause breathing difficulties if water is swallowed and may restrict vision which can cause an accident."

Mr Dark said he wanted Mr Grimm to continues swimming at the pool, and would welcome the chance to speak to him to find a solution.

Mr Dark is a bean counting fuckwit who quotes lines from 'elf an safety rules. Wanker a total wanker and nothing else but.

.