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Paris v Stepney Borough Council

N. M. Haener N. M. Haener November 21, 2024 6 min read
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Paris v Stepney Borough Council (1951) highlights employer liability for workplace safety. A one-eyed employee was not provided safety goggles and suffered complete blindness after an accident. The court held the council negligent for failing to take extra precautions for vulnerable employees.

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Court: House of Lords
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Judgment Date: 13 December 1950
๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Where Reported: [1951] A.C. 367; [1951] 1 All E.R. 42
๐Ÿ“ Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

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Employerโ€™s Duty of Care: Employers owe a duty to provide a safe system of work, tailored to individual employee vulnerabilities. If aware of specific disabilities, they must consider additional precautions to mitigate risks that could lead to severe injury.

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