Understanding what really is safe and what isn’t

From banning conkers to halting hop scotch, health and safety myths have infuriated the public due to the perceived over-reaction of council killjoys.
But Canterbury council has teamed up with the Health and Safety Executive in trying to re-dress the balance and put an end to the myths and misinformation surrounding health and safety.
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HSE’s Ravenscraig role

Barry Love’s article (“Nerves of steel to build here?” 21 February) contains some misunderstandings of the Health and Safety Executive’s role in advising local authorities about the risks of developments near sites storing hazardous substances.
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