Farcy v E. Flaherty & Co. Ltd. [1972] JJ 2095 (12 July 1972)
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- [1972] JJ 2095
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Holding and result
The employer's duty of care extends to all aspects of workplace safety, and this duty is heightened where the work is inherently dangerous, requiring proactive management and supervision.
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Parties
Farcy
PlaintiffE. Flaherty & Co. Ltd.
Defendant03
Procedural history
Posture
Civil / Judgment
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Questions and positions
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- 01
Whether the employer took reasonable care to ensure a safe system of work
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Whether the employer fulfilled its duty regarding inherently dangerous work
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- Applicant
- The employer failed to take reasonable care to ensure the safety of the workplace, plant, machinery, and method of work, particularly given the inherent dangers involved.
- Respondent
- The employer exercised reasonable care and fulfilled its duty by appraising conditions, determining the method of work, and ensuring it was carried out accordingly.
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Farcy v E. Flaherty & Co. Ltd. [1972] JJ 2095
An employer has a duty to take reasonable care to ensure the safety of the place of work, plant and machinery, and the method and conduct of work. If the work is inherently dangerous, management must appraise conditions, determine the method of work, and ensure it is carried out accordingly.
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Ratio decidendi
The employer's duty of care extends to all aspects of workplace safety, and this duty is heightened where the work is inherently dangerous, requiring proactive management and supervision.
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