HSE Director for Scotland sets the record straight over Lollipop man

Date:

5 October 2009

Dear Sir,

I was really sorry to read today's, Monday 05 October 2009, front page story -"Banned from giving sweets to kids" - and editorial comment.

All too often health and safety is conveniently used as an excuse to ban events or activities. There are no health and safety regulations which ban high-fives or sharing chocolates.

Real health and safety is about saving lives, managing risk and enabling people to enjoy themselves. We promote a common-sense approach to real risks associated with workplaces.

As far as I can see this story has nothing to do with health and safety.

Yours sincerely,

Dr Paul Stollard
HSE Director Scotland
Belford House
59 Belford Road
Edinburgh
EH4 3UE
0131 247 2000