Allen v Parish of St. Helier [1987] JLR_Note 11a (27 June 1988)

Allen v Parish of St. Helier [1987] JLR_Note 11a (27 June 1988)

The court held that failure to wear protective clothing may amount to contributory negligence but does not absolve the employer of the duty to provide a safe system of work.

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Parties
Applicant: Allen; Respondent: Parish of St. Helier
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 June 1988
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for applicant
Legal Topics
Safe System of Work, Protective Clothing, Employer Liability
Employment Law Occupational Safety Safe System of Work Protective Clothing Employer Liability

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Parties

Allen

Applicant

Parish of St. Helier

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether failure to wear protective clothing constitutes contributory negligence
  2. 2 Whether employer provided a safe system of work

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that failure to wear protective clothing may amount to contributory negligence but does not absolve the employer of the duty to provide a safe system of work.

Court Disposition

judgment for applicant