Legal update - workplace safety: workplace suitability tested
Workplace regulation is tough on floors and traffic routes but less so on transient risks. Sarah Reynolds examines some recent cases.
It is well established that legislation imposes a strict liability upon employers in certain situations, notably Regulation 12(1) of the Workplace (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. This
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