Health and Safety Executive

Myth of the month - April 2008

Dispelling the myth that Health and safety laws banned hanging baskets. The reality, back in 2004 a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an overly-cautious reaction to a low risk.

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