Playing it Safe: The Crazy World of Britain's Health and Safety Regulations

Pearce, Alan

ISBN 10: 1905548850 / ISBN 13: 9781905548859

Published by The Friday Project Limited, 2007

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Seller Inventory # wbs5179879201

Synopsis:

Journalist Alan Pearce collects hilarious (all true, unfortunately) examples of Health and Safety gone mad from UK newspapers and websites that will make you cringe while crying with laughter.
Includes:
* The author who was banned from selling his book in case it caused paper cuts.
* The swings removed from a playground in case children were blinded by the sun while playing on them.
* An international cycle race banned after worries about urinating cyclists.
* The risk assessment needed before a local village hall could sell mince pies.

About the Author: London born Alan Pearce has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and author for thirty years. He covered conflicts around and was seriously injured covering the Taliban takeover of Kabul in 1996 while working as the BBC Afghanistan correspondent. He is married and lives in France.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Playing it Safe: The Crazy World of ...
Publisher: The Friday Project Limited
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Like New