But wet sponges were scrapped in favour of water pistols this year. Organiser Ralph Spours said: “We decided that, in the face of health and safety rules, it would make better sense to use super-soakers.
“We noticed that sometimes when the sponges were landing on the ground, they were landing in dirt and grit, being put back in the water butts and thrown again – and there was a danger that people could get grit in their eye.”
Furness MP John Woodcock said: “There is a concern on a general level that people are growing more fearful to do what they want to because of the health and safety guidance that has been expanding in recent years. I think people shouldn't be put off doing what they want to do because of health and safety laws and it is the guidance that needs to be addressed."
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...there was a danger that people could get grit in their eye.
Ah yes, far better to use a super-soaker which has the ability to have your eye out altogether then!
My thoughts exactly, Mark. The health and safety nuts haven't thought this quite through. Maybe they should use just the water they can throw with their bare hands.
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