THE Health and Safety regulations are getting out of hand.
I left my house this morning to go and buy a newspaper, and was stopped by an official who insisted I go back into the house for a hat, on the grounds that I might get my head wet should it rain.
Also he was adamant that I go half a mile down the road to a pelican crossing to cross the road.
Apparently people have been known to be hit by passing vehicles.
I did as I was told, and on arrival at the newsagents, I was informed that I was only permitted one bar of chocolate and one can of beer with my paper. Hadn't I heard of obesity and alcohol addiction?
I could only pay for my purchases in coins, which I was obliged to drop in a bowl of disinfectant.
The newsagent wrote down these instructions, as I could not understand him due to the fact that he was wearing a gas mask in case one of his customers was carrying germs.
Isn't it time we abolished these stupid rules?
R BRYAN, Sunnybank Road, Blackburn.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article