Associated PressSYDNEY, Australia - Toilets may need to get sturdier as a result of the country’s increasingly obese population.
Standards Australia, a nongovernment group that establishes safety and design standards, is considering recommending stronger loos for larger users, a spokeswoman said Tuesday.
The current industry standard for toilet seats is 100 pounds, and Standards Australia is looking to increase it to 330 pounds, spokeswoman Kate Evans said.
Steve Cummings, head of research and development at toilet maker Caroma Dorf, told Sydney’s Daily Telegraph that toilet seats need to be strengthened for larger Australians.
“If you are going to sit on it, you want it to hold you,” he said.
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03-08-2006, 09:45 PM #1'The Fallen Angel'
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Porky Aussies may need stronger potties
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03-08-2006, 09:52 PM #2Member #20
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oh sorry but damn i found this really funny:laugh: :dunno:
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03-08-2006, 09:54 PM #3On the bench!
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that sad... its weight limit is what 100 lbs... crikey that is light!!
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03-08-2006, 11:57 PM #4wtf do u want then?
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Only this country could make news out of shitting...:slap:
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03-09-2006, 12:05 AM #5UOW's Senior Citizen
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lol, i saw this on Sunrise and didnt Koshie have a few good lines lol
But i couldnt believe they are suppose to only hold 75 kg now.
lol Swin, yeah although it s something I thought the US would have done :wink:
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03-09-2006, 12:12 AM #6On the bench!
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But it's news that applies to you right? Stronger Loo's for Larger People.
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03-09-2006, 12:22 AM #7Just me
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If it only holds like 75kg now they really do need to increase the weight...
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