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Employers' Liability (Defective Equipment) Act 1969 (1969 c 37)

The 1969 legislation aims to protect employees by holding employers accountable for injuries caused by defective equipment supplied by them. It shifts the liability from traditional negligence claims, placing a direct obligation on employers if an employee is harmed by faulty machinery or devices. This statute recognises the significant impact of work-related accidents and enhances worker safety. By establishing strict liability, it ensures that employees are adequately compensated, providing clearer recourse in scenarios where equipment failure leads to injury, thus reinforcing workplace safety standards.

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