This case arose from the death of a contractor who was killed when a steel platform (in the process of being demolished) collapsed onto him. For purposes here, this case clarified s.3(1) of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

Held:

•   Subject to reasonable practicability, the duty imposed by s.3(1) is absolute.

 

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