| A councillor is calling for more health and safety | | | | were "definitely" needed. |
| signage to be installed at a sandbank after fears a | | | | A spokesperson for Carmarthenshire Council said it |
| potential catastrophe is on the horizon. | | | | had worked with the RNLI on the wording of the |
| According to the Llanelli Star, Les George is | | | | signs, but welcomed any more suggestions. |
| concerned that families are visiting the sandbank, at | | | | Earlier this month warning signs were called for after |
| Burry Port, in Carmarthenshire, completely unaware | | | | a spate of youngsters wave dodging in Whitby. |
| of the possible danger of the tide coming in | | | | Whilst installing proper warning signs is a good |
| unexpectedly. Mr George said several rescues had | | | | measure to improve safety and reduce the risk of |
| already been made. | | | | accidents, in itself this is not enough. Bodies |
| Speaking at a town council meeting, the councillor | | | | responsible for public safety and public spaces must |
| said: "These people do not realise the danger they | | | | ensure that all reasonable measures are taken to |
| are in and how quickly the tide surrounds the | | | | actually reduce the risk. |
| sandbank. | | | | For example if a large hole appeared in the road the |
| "The problems occur when the water comes in and | | | | best solution is always to remove the risk, and to fill |
| they try to get back to safety on land. | | | | it in, if this was for some reason not possible, the |
| "We need better signage up to warn people of the | | | | area should be fenced to prevent access. If again |
| dangers. Something needs to be done before it's too | | | | this is not possible, safety signage alone could be |
| late." | | | | employed as a last resort. |
| Mr George's comments were backed up by the | | | | Since its so easy and cost effective to install warning |
| Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), who said | | | | signs - this is often done in addition to other |
| although some signs were present at the site, more | | | | measures. |