The duty of an employer properly to train his employees in the use of wood-working machinery, as set out in the Regulations, extended beyond that needed to give a comprehensive explanation in ordinary language. Particularly in the case where an employee might not have a good command of English, or where there was reason to suspect that he might exaggerate his understanding, the employer should verify the extent of understanding achieved.
Citations:
Times 17-Jan-2001
Statutes:
Woodworking Machines Regulations 1974 (1974 no 903)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Health and Safety, Personal Injury, Employment
Updated: 11 May 2022; Ref: scu.89725