Last class, you analyzed this text for a flaw discussed that day. Revisiting this text, determine what other
two flaws exists.
The phrase 'Health & Safety' refers to regulations and procedures intended to prevent accidents
from occurring in workplaces and public spaces. The scope of Health & Safety protection needs to
be extended more widely. Fewer injuries and accidents at work have occurred since Health &
Safety laws were introduced, and those which have happened have been less serious. Raising
awareness of Health
& Safety outside work settings will have similar benefits. After all, everyone
wants to be
healthy and safe.
Under Health & Safety legislation, employers are required to undertake 'risk assessments' of
premises where people work. This is
based on the duty of employers not to endanger their
workers. But most accidents take place
at home. No one would want to go back to the bad old
ays, when workers risked their lives and
health every day. So all householders should be
equired by law to conduct a risk assessment of their
homes.
