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The case of Walker v Wabco Automotive UK Ltd indicates judicial awareness that guidance from the HSE does not have the status of legislation. In that case, the Court of Appeal held that the trial judge was wrong to place reliance on HSE guidance about power tools leading to injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. In the Court of Appeal’s opinion, the guidance could not be set against the fact that the employer had 20 years’ experience of operating without any complaints from employees. ENFORCEMENT
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The case of Walker v Wabco Automotive UK Ltd indicates judicial awareness that guidance from the HSE does not have the status of legislation. In that case, the Court of Appeal held that the trial judge was wrong to place reliance on HSE guidance about power tools leading to injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. In the Court of Appeal’s opinion, the guidance could not be set against the fact that the employer had 20 years’ experience of operating without any complaints from employees. ENFORCEMENT
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