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Rogers v George Blair: 1971

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:

CitedMarks 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. . .
CitedEllis 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

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