UK - A children's party at a fire station organised to raise money for charity was cancelled when over-zealous health and safety officials feared the kids might slip if drinks were spilled.
Managers outlawed the station bash for the sons and daughters of Merseyside firefighters over concerns that spilled lemonade and juice could cause injury.
They said claims for falls on slippy floors had left Merseyside Fire Authority with a bill for £350,000 and said staff would have to lay CARPET in order for the party to go ahead. Full Story - Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News Marketplace
Managers outlawed the station bash for the sons and daughters of Merseyside firefighters over concerns that spilled lemonade and juice could cause injury.
They said claims for falls on slippy floors had left Merseyside Fire Authority with a bill for £350,000 and said staff would have to lay CARPET in order for the party to go ahead. Full Story - Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News Marketplace
