Why IOSH are bonkers about conkers?!
Date: Mon 5th Nov 2007 IOSH are working to dispel the media fuelled myth that health & safety laws are ridiculous and only exist to restrict our lives. They are launching the ‘Bonkers Conker’ stamp to apply to stories that distort the aim of health & safety, such as tales of goggle-wearing conker players. The positive version of this stamp will be the ‘Bonzer Conker’, awarded to balanced and sensible portrayals of health & safety laws and practices that continue to keep workers and the public safe from unnecessary risk through reasonable precautions. To publicize this campaign IOSH are sponsoring the World Conker Championships in Northamptonshire and entering their presidential team as players, minus the safety goggles, of course. That’s one in the eye for health and safety detractors! Find out more about this campaign by going to www.iosh.co.
