20-03-2008
Hambleton District Council joins HSE to combat myths
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Hambleton District Council has joined forces with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in an effort to dispel some of the myths surrounding health and safety.
Joining forces in an effort to combat these myths, the district council, which may employ tradesmen such as plumbers and electricians, has signed up to the HSEs ten principles of sensible risk management.
As part of its myth-busting efforts, the HSEs Myth of the Month series has sought to correct a number of different misperceptions, including the idea that employees cannot erect Christmas decorations and another claiming that all risks should be identified by signs.
The HSE believes that myths act against important legislation governing health and safety.
"We've all heard the stories about health and safety banning hanging baskets or making children wear goggles to play conkers," said David Snowball, Yorkshire and north east regional director for the HSE.
"This is not what we are about - it is not what HSE wants, not what Hambleton District Council wants and not what the law requires."