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Do-gooders need not fear health-and-safety backlash
GOOD Samaritans were told they should feel free to clear streets of snow and ice without fear of being sued as freezing temperatures gripped parts of Britain yesterday.
The myth that “health and safety” laws could leave well-meaning neighbours liable if they clear paths during frosty conditions was debunked by officials, who are waging a crusade against the phrase’s misuse.
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) chairwoman Judith Hackitt advised people not to “be put off because you’re afraid someone will get injured.”
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