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What do "inverted commas" mean in Health and Safety?

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Midfield Diamond

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We've just been given leaflets at work regarding a forthcoming Health and Safety audit. The leaflet's title is 'Making <company name> a "Safer" Place'. Can any students of our wonderful language please explain the significance of the punctuation marks around the key part of the title?

Posted 5 months ago #
waylandsmithy

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I think it means 'complying with an audit, if a moron manages to hurt themselves photocopying'.

Posted 5 months ago #
Midfield Diamond

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I think you could be right Wayland. I've now read it and, between terms such as 'proactive' and 'continuous improvement culture' is a list of key benefits. Number one on the list is legal and regulatory compliance, the last one is ensuring a safe working environment. Speaks volumes.

I "love" this company, they really "care" about their workforce.

Posted 5 months ago #
riesler

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Is it used in the absence of a sarcastic font?

Posted 5 months ago #

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