United Kingdom legislation
Employer's Liability (Defective Equipment) Act 1969|
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| Long title | An Act to make further provision with respect to the liability of an employer for injury to his employee which is attributable to any defect in equipment provided by the employer for the purposes of the employer’s business; and for purposes connected with the matter aforesaid. |
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| Citation | 1969 c. 37 |
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| Territorial extent | Great Britain |
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| Royal assent | 25 July 1969 |
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| Commencement | 25 October 1969 |
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The Employer's Liability (Defective Equipment) Act 1969 (c. 37) is a short statute in the United Kingdom which makes employers strictly liable for defective equipment that causes any injury. The purpose was to ensure that employers fully insure their staff for all health and safety risks, and are encouraged to put in place preventative measures.
Case law
See also
References
- Jeremy Stranks, Health and Safety Law
