Occupiers And Contractors: Who owns the duty of care?

Andrea Tithecott examines recent cases where the Court of Appeal has considered the duties of occupiers where contractors have been appointed to carry out work ‘The House of Lords in Octel ruled that s3 HSWA imposes a direct duty on the employer defined with reference to the conduct of the undertaking. This duty cannot be …

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