Sticky Feet snow and ice grips for shoes: just the thing for delivering in this weather
A few winters ago I finally got round to trying out slip-on snow grips for my shoes, and these ‘Sticky Feet’ ones work a wonder. … Read the full post »
Snow
Here are my posts featuring the white, wintery stuff. Especially issues around health, safety, the law and clearing away snow.
Winter is coming: two handy purchases for you to make
Two simple handy purchases to make your winter better. … Read the full post »
Campaigning in the snow: news from Haringey and Kingston
Courtesy of Haringey and Kingston, here are some key statistics from campaigning in the snow today… … Read the full post »
Don’t mention the snow
Whenever bad winter weather hits the UK and causes traffic problems, there’s a chorus of “why can’t we keep with it when other countries manage fine?” … Read the full post »
Wigan Council falls for the snow clearing myth
Despite good news from many parts of the country about councils laying to rest the myths around people being sued if they clear snow from outside their own homes, Wigan Council has… … Read the full post »
Reversal of legal risks over (not) clearing snow in the US
In the UK, the story is usually about how it’s ok to remove snow, as you won’t be sued if someone still falls over. In the US, however, the story is reversed – with the fear of legal action being about if you don’t remove snow. … Read the full post »
Another little step forward on snow, clearing thereof
Ah, at last – in addition to more legal myth-busting, some expectation that businesses should act on keeping snow clear from outside their premises. … Read the full post »
Oh dear, Belfast Telegraph recycles the snow myths
The myth-busting about snow was going so well this year, and then along comes the Belfast Telegraph. … Read the full post »
Is there no end to this outbreak of health and safety sanity?
The stories about legal accuracy and common sense when it comes to snow clearing just keep on breaking out this year. … Read the full post »
My letter in today’s Guardian: the importance of gritting pavements
Your editorial about the importance of gritting pavements (1st December) is a little unfair to the government. … Read the full post »