| StGeorge |
22-07-2010 06:21 PM |
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Originally Posted by Shasown
(Post 3538353)
Yes I can appreciate that contractors have to wear high boots for uneven ground, however you are talking about the ground surface being that of a building site. A slight difference to the surface they were required to do the task on, wouldnt you admit?
Trainers would have provided adequate ankle support and gripping for the task.
Yes I admit that saying "they were told" doesnt wash in H&S, however a line has to be drawn somewhere between the Employer and the Employees responsibilities under H&S. if they were shown how to wear them and instructed to wear them properly periodically etc, then that should suffice otherwise you get to the state were nothing would be done because people were having to stop to submit to checks. Most cases like this are decided on "what is reasonable to expect....".
Yeah I remember the car stunt that effectively ended Edmonds' career at the time. Why did we let him back? Since then TV has tightened up its safety guidelines etc. And insurance
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Not exactly a building site, but an area with plenty of uneven ground for various reasons.
My own personal experience with sprained ankles is that trainers did bugger all to support me once the tilt is on and your weight takes over momentum.. ouch.
I dont think that compares here anyway as she actually fell down from the slope..it was an accident IMO but if there are any angles uncovered....then the Elf & Safe-T gang will pounce.
Insurance may cover damages but the threat of prosecution and possibly further sanctions could be even more damaging. This may be BBs last show, but it wasnt long ago that a simple thing like a Popadom had the CH4 bosses up until the wee hours.
IMO blame culture, knee jerk reactions and the compensation/libel industry is what drags our country down sometimes. |
