A component in a postman’s bicycle gave way even though the machine had been sensibly maintained and checked. He sought damages for his injuries.
Held: The duty imposed by the regulations was absolute, and an employee postal worker who was . .
The application of the phrase ‘work equipment’ is to protect the workman using such equipment. This might embrace routine maintenance or cleaning or even minor repairing while the machine is operating. The 1998 Regulations should not be interpreted narrowly and in a way which would fail to implement the Framework Directive. Judges: Lord Reed Citations: … Continue reading English v North Lanarkshire Council: SCS 22 Jan 1999
