Great day with EHO’s from the South East, Oxford and Norfolk (and East Staffs) areas learning about complex accident investigation, PACE, evidence gathering, interviewing witnesses and everything in between. Thanks to Jane Bride from Stevenage 
for organising !!
You are invited to contribute views on the new proposals concerning simplified and clearer guidance to support the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 (as amended).
You only have until 3 May
CD251 – A consultation on proposed new guidance on the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 (as amended)
Have a read – it brought a smile to my face…
http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/community/nostalgia/remember-life-before-health-and-safety-1-5313451
this is my favourite bit..
I recalled how we would sit on asbestos-wrapped pipes to have a rest or cal or drink water from lead pipes.
Then came health and safety and, like everything else in life, it became ludicrous as the health and safety brigade had to justify its existence.
Oh yes, silly old me thinking preventing exposure to asbestos was a good thing – there we go …
Charges dropped leaving the prosecution under health and safety legislation.
http://news.sky.com/story/1038435/m5-pile-up-manslaughter-charges-dropped
Bespoke Safety 