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Topic of the week: Manager injured picking up earring sues employer for £1m

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I don't know why anyone would need to prove something had fallen under anything accepting that if recovering something out of reach common sense would suggest a ruler, stick or grab tool of some kind would be the first thought? Even as a big strapping male I would consider carefully whether I wanted to unload a display unit or even attempt to move it 'as is' that I couldn't reach the back of and, without being discriminatory, if female, wouldn't you normally call a porter / warehouseman or tw

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Who owns Access to Work equipment?Nigel Dupree484 May 2013 9:36AM
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enforced holidaysPaul Brimble124 Apr 2013 1:38PM
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House of Lords back down on health and safety reformAndrew Auty324 Apr 2013 12:51PM
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Empty Offices Guidance (fire)Philip 224 Apr 2013 10:59AM
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Support for introduction of minimum staff to patient ratiosNigel Dupree120 Apr 2013 10:31AM
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Survey shows UK employees feel threatened by their bossNigel Dupree419 Apr 2013 11:04AM
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