Complete the sentences with a word from the list with a negative prefix.

Complete the sentences with a word from the list with a negative prefix.

Complete the sentences with a word from the list with a negative prefix.

Complete the sentences with a word from the list with a negative prefix.

Complete the sentences with a word from the list with a negative prefix.

Complete the sentences with a word from the list with a negative prefix.

Complete the sentences with a word from the list with a negative prefix.

Add the prefixes from the list to the bold words and make any other necessary changes to complete the sentences.

Add the prefixes from the list to the bold words and make any other necessary changes to complete the sentences.

Add the prefixes from the list to the bold words and make any other necessary changes to complete the sentences.

Add the prefixes from the list to the bold words and make any other necessary changes to complete the sentences.

Add the prefixes from the list to the bold words and make any other necessary changes to complete the sentences.

Add the prefixes from the list to the bold words and make any other necessary changes to complete the sentences.

Add the prefixes from the list to the bold words and make any other necessary changes to complete the sentences.

Add the prefixes from the list to the bold words and make any other necessary changes to complete the sentences.

Add the prefixes from the list to the bold words and make any other necessary changes to complete the sentences.

choose the modal verb that is NOT possible in the sentences.

1. When we were children, we couldn’t / shouldn’t / weren’t allowed to stay out late.

choose the modal verb that is NOT possible in the sentences.

2. I should have / must have / ought to have packed some warmer clothes – I’m freezing!

choose the modal verb that is NOT possible in the sentences.

3. You mustn’t / aren’t supposed to / don’t have to walk dogs on this beach, but many people do.

choose the modal verb that is NOT possible in the sentences.

4. Some members of my family couldn’t / needn’t / weren’t able to attend our wedding because it was held abroad.

choose the modal verb that is NOT possible in the sentences.

5. I mustn’t / needn’t / don’t have to study tonight because my exams are over.

choose the modal verb that is NOT possible in the sentences.

6. We ought to / We’re allowed to / We’d better look in on your mother this weekend. She hasn’t been well.

choose the modal verb that is NOT possible in the sentences.

7. We didn’t need to / didn’t have to / couldn’t ring the bell because the door was open.

choose the modal verb that is NOT possible in the sentences.

8. You can / should / ought to see a doctor about that cough.

Rewrite the sentences using the bold words.

Rewrite the sentences using the bold words.

Rewrite the sentences using the bold words.

Rewrite the sentences using the bold words.

Rewrite the sentences using the bold words.

Rewrite the sentences using the bold words.

Rewrite the sentences using the bold words.

Listen to an interview with Anna Usborne, ex-pupil of a Steiner School.

Listen again and choose the sentences T (true) or F (false).

Read the article and choose the headings A-F with the stories 1-4. There are two headings you do not need to use.

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Debunking health and safety myths

In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.

1_____
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1___ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.

Read the article and choose the headings A-F with the stories 1-4. There are two headings you do not need to use.

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Debunking health and safety myths

In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.

2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.

Read the article and choose the headings A-F with the stories 1-4. There are two headings you do not need to use.

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Debunking health and safety myths

In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.

3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6______not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.

Read the article and choose the headings A-F with the stories 1-4. There are two headings you do not need to use.

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Debunking health and safety myths

In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.

4______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7________account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents. 8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.

Complete the article with a, b, or c.

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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.

1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.

Complete the article with a, b, or c.

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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.

1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.

Complete the article with a, b, or c.

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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.

1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.

Complete the article with a, b, or c.

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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.

1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.

Complete the article with a, b, or c.

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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.

1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.

Complete the article with a, b, or c.

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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.

1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.

Complete the article with a, b, or c.

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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.

1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.

Complete the article with a, b, or c.

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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.

1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.

Look at the highlighted words and expressions and match them to the synonyms below.

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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.

1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.

Look at the highlighted words and expressions and match them to the synonyms below.

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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.

1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.

Look at the highlighted words and expressions and match them to the synonyms below.

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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.

1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.

Look at the highlighted words and expressions and match them to the synonyms below.

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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.

1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.

Look at the highlighted words and expressions and match them to the synonyms below.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.

1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.