On 01/03/2010 14:12, Broadback wrote:
Called into a DIY shop for some lime. They no longer stock it because a
H&S issues, though I think that may be a good cop out.

I was surprised to find I could buy quick-lime as well as ordinary
(hydrated) lime here in France from the agricultural shop. No warning
labels on the sacks. So much for elfin safety issues here. H&S seems to
take a back seat. It is common on the DIY programs on TV to see people
not wearing dust masks when doing dusty jobs or no eye protection using
angle grinders etc. I'm not sure which is worse - the lack of H&S here
or the over-abundance of it in the UK nanny state.

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David in Normandy.
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