HSE concerns mount over accidents in the home
By T-N Accident Correspondent Ron Over
The Health & Safety Executive are to issue new guidelines for home safety following a spate of reported unusual accidents. Normally at this time of year there is an increase of people falling off ladders and chairs, electric shocks and hammer blows as the DIY’er gets into full swing for the next holiday period.
HSE Director, ‘Chip’ Bone, advises members of the public to take care when picking their noses, for example, it would be foolhardy to do so on a roller coaster, whilst walking downstairs blindfold, during a parlour game, and never when severely intoxicated (see picture left).
Chip reckons he has an eye for spotting these dangers and advised that the HSE will be issuing a leaflet on this subject to every home in the UK. Asked whether this was a gross waste of public money given the current financial situation, he said "yes", "yes it is".
Another one to be wary of is dropping the soap in the shower, all manner of mishaps can occur, and not only when serving time at her Majesty’s pleasure (see picture right).
One advantage to this mishap is that you can carry out a full check of the prostrate for free!
Chip says he has become far more aware of accidents since joining the HSE, and following the incident with the bread knife, 3 litres of Watney’s, a hammer drill, and a game of Twister. Yes he went on to say, losing an arm and a leg doesn’t just happens at the bookies!
Last Updated::: 16-Aug-2006 13:04
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