Tuesday 15 August 2017

Excessive health and safety culture

Do health and safety regulations go too far?

In a 2011 poll featuring the question above:
  • 95% voted: "Yes, we need to stop worrying and allow people the freedom to make their own decisions about their safety."
  • 5% voted: "No, councils run the risk of being sued if they do not do everything in their power to protect citizens, health and safety is essential."
https://www.theguardian.com/local-government-network/poll/2011/aug/24/poll-health-and-safety-regulations

It seems we are living in a time when people can sue for anything, so is it any wonder organisations and public bodies are becoming over cautious with health and safety?

There is an old saying: "Common sense is not so common". You can use your own judgement about whether the response to the footpath 'hazard' near the local Community School is overkill, considering the potential risk involved.

Roots breaching tarmac surface of footpath

Fluorescent yellow spray paint; Orange warning notices;
Red/white striped boundary tape; Traffic cones and flashing yellow lights 

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