Is snow a recurring hazard or an unforeseen circumstance? If an act precedes an accident by six months, can it still be the "cause" of an injury? If a safety pro hires an unqualified contractor to work on his or her home and the worker gets hurt, could the safety pro be liable for the injury? Experts and recent court cases have weighed in about these and other safety liability questions. More than setting specific legal precedent, these new cases provide important warnings to safety directors and employers.
Warning #1: "Recurrent" hazards require special employer attention. As you know, a company has to exercise reasonable care to provide a safe environment in which ...