The court considered the suitability of some goggles as a means of protecting a workman’s eyes.
Held: To be suitable, the protection need not make it impossible for an accident to occur but it must make it highly unlikely.
Judges:
Salmon LJ
Citations:
[1971] 11 KIR 391
Cited by:
Cited – Marks and Spencer Plc v Palmer CA 9-Oct-2001
The claimant had tripped against a weather strip which protruded by less than 1 cm above the surface of doorway of the staff exit from one of the defendant’s stores. It was a permanent fixture and, as such, was part of the construction of the floor. . .
Cited – Ellis v Bristol City Council CA 5-Jul-2007
The claimant appealed dismissal of her claim for personal injuries. She worked at a nursing home, and had slipped on urine on the floor. Slip mats had been placed on the floor, but had been insufficient. There had been previous accidents, and a risk . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.
Personal Injury, Health and Safety
Updated: 01 May 2022; Ref: scu.254496
