Corus liable for vibration exposure - ruling opens the way for more cases

Corus UK (formerly British Steel) has been found liable for negligently exposing a boilermaker to vibration, in a landmark ruling that - according to personal injury firm Thompsons Solicitors - could have implications for the entire steel industry in the UK.

The court head that Corus knew enough about the debilitating condition known as Vibration White Finger (VWF) by 1987 to protect its workers, but failed to do so. The publication of a British Standard Guide in 1987 advised employers to pr... (266 more words)

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