Sedgemoor council supports HSE sensible risk campaign

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Sedgemoor council supports HSE sensible risk campaign Sedgemoor district council has come out in support of the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE's) campaign which aims to encourage a sensible approach to risk management and dispel any myths relating to workplace safety laws.

HSE regional director Terry Rose has welcomed the council's support and said the government wanted to focus on promoting a sensible attitude towards workplace safety and focus on saving lives.

"We've all heard the stories about health and safety banning hanging baskets or making children wear goggles to play conkers. This is not what we are about - it is not what HSE wants, not what councils want and not what the law requires," he explained.

The council formally signed up to the campaign yesterday at a ceremony in

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