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markmarkymark · 17-01-2004, 04:02

Hi ..

I know you have a case, and there is good advice above - even under the umbrela legislation of the Health & Safety at Work Act etc 1974. ALso agree with Zoombini above. Employee has a duty to look after himself and those around him .... i.e. you weaken your case for every day you continue to use the tool without bringing to the attention of the employer its 'fault'. Indeed, should that tool be 'dangerous' and another employee were to hurt themself on it, the employer AND you could be liable if it were to be proved that you knew about the dangerous tool - but did nothing ....

So go and kick up a stink (be nice about it !)

MArk

17-01-2004, 04:02	#12
markmarkymark cf.addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 349	Re: Health&Safety(tools at the workplace) Hi .. I know you have a case, and there is good advice above - even under the umbrela legislation of the Health & Safety at Work Act etc 1974. ALso agree with Zoombini above. Employee has a duty to look after himself and those around him .... i.e. you weaken your case for every day you continue to use the tool without bringing to the attention of the employer its 'fault'. Indeed, should that tool be 'dangerous' and another employee were to hurt themself on it, the employer AND you could be liable if it were to be proved that you knew about the dangerous tool - but did nothing .... So go and kick up a stink (be nice about it !) MArk