Att. Gen. v Cosgrove [1989] JLR_Note 6c (18 January 1989)

The court determined that the employer's duty under statute includes ensuring that equipment provided is safe for use, and a breach occurs if this standard is not met.

Parties: Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Cosgrove
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 18 January 1989
Procedural Posture: Statutory Duty Breach / Judgment
Outcome: judgment for applicant
Legal Topics: Breach of Statutory Duty, Employer's Duty to Provide Safe Equipment

Employment Law Health and Safety Law Breach of Statutory Duty Employer's Duty to Provide Safe Equipment

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Cosgrove

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Statutory Duty Breach / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the employer breached statutory duty by failing to provide a safe ladder

Ratio Decidendi

The court determined that the employer's duty under statute includes ensuring that equipment provided is safe for use, and a breach occurs if this standard is not met.

Court Disposition

judgment for applicant

Orders

Employer found in breach of statutory duty