H+S is better than what it replaced is it? How many millions have been spent just to avoid ambulance following lawers. I work in the second most dangerous industry in the UK, and H+S is a pain in the arse. Some of it is sensible, but most is simply not followed, if it were then we wouldnt make any money. Some jobs are inhernetly dangerous, people must learnt to accept that. Everyone who has been properlly trained knows the risks then makes a choice as to whether or not to do something, if they make a mistake then thats their own fault. If we had to follow the same rules and regs which office workers had to follow then quite simply, you lot wouldnt eat!!
But yes, PC-ness went too far long ago. All these EU rules and regs and eithnic minority softy-softness drive me mad. If you want to come here, thats fine, but dont complain if you cant take an English joke!! Nobody is makeing you stay........