And postmen have had their factor-15 taken away too

[TrueBlueTerrier]

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Royal Mail bosses have stopped supplying postmen with sun cream - for fear the company could be sued if staff fail to use it and develop skin cancer.

Norwich staff have been given factor-15 lotion for their rounds over the past two summers but company lawyers have called a halt.

Melly Hill, of the Communication Workers Union, said: 'The legal people looked at it and said that if Royal Mail provided sun cream and then people didn't use it and got skin cancer then they would be liable.'

Royal Mail, which recently began issuing postal workers with water bottles to help them stay hydrated, said today: 'We provide a full range of clothing including hats that offers protection against the elements.'

But one Norwich postman said: 'It's totally ridiculous to expect us to cover up in this weather. It's a wonder that none of use have fainted yet on our rounds.'

[Ahebban]

Sadly, it has become part of our culture to sue when common-sense should prevail. It is an example of the 'blame culture' that is prevalent now, largely imported from the USA.