A council has created a 20-page ââ¬Årisk assessment formââ¬Â for putting on fetes.
You might think that putting on a public fete just requires a little bit of care and common sense. But not if one council has its way.
Not only do organisers have to read through a 20-page ââ¬Årisk assessment formââ¬Â, but they must to sign it to vouch that they have taken precautions against 78 potential hazards.
Risks identified in the paperwork include:
- Injuries caused by stray balls from the coconut shy
- Someone accidentally eating a fire-lighter from the barbecue
- Children who are allergic to facepaint
Critics claimed that the paperwork was an example of a ââ¬Åhealth and safetyââ¬Â culture which deters members of the public from organising community events. Councils say they are forced to take such measures to prevent accidents, with the risk that people who suffer minor injuries will launch bids for compensation.
A survey by The Sunday Telegraph found that the 20-page form, issued by Luton council, was the longest among dozens of similar documents put out by local authorities.
Read more: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/new...f-angry-ponies-and-flying-balls-at-fetes.html
You might think that putting on a public fete just requires a little bit of care and common sense. But not if one council has its way.
Not only do organisers have to read through a 20-page ââ¬Årisk assessment formââ¬Â, but they must to sign it to vouch that they have taken precautions against 78 potential hazards.
Risks identified in the paperwork include:
- Injuries caused by stray balls from the coconut shy
- Someone accidentally eating a fire-lighter from the barbecue
- Children who are allergic to facepaint
Critics claimed that the paperwork was an example of a ââ¬Åhealth and safetyââ¬Â culture which deters members of the public from organising community events. Councils say they are forced to take such measures to prevent accidents, with the risk that people who suffer minor injuries will launch bids for compensation.
A survey by The Sunday Telegraph found that the 20-page form, issued by Luton council, was the longest among dozens of similar documents put out by local authorities.
Read more: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/new...f-angry-ponies-and-flying-balls-at-fetes.html
