Understanding the EC
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The EC is made up of four key legislative institutions, including the Commission, the Council of Ministers, the European Parliament, and the European Court of Justice. EC law tends to emerge from the Council of Ministers, following proposals by the Commission, and these laws can only be declared invalid by the European Court. Health and safety issues, together with environmental and consumer protection, tend to be handled under EC directives, which are binding, although implementation is left to the discretion of the member state.
Publication Name: Occupational Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0143-5353
Year: 1992
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Hospital case
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The decision in the UK appeal case Johnstone versus Bloomsbury Health Authority (1992), is a new important precedent in occupational health and safety. The doctor signed a contract of employment for a 40 hour week with a proviso to be available for a further 48 hours, totalling 88 hours. Following bad health due to long working hours the doctor sued the health authority for the lack of reasonable care for his health and safety. The decision stated that the employers were negligent.
Publication Name: Occupational Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0143-5353
Year: 1992
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Causing death by dangerous management?
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There is a grey area over whether companies can be charged with manslaughter for negligence over safety responsibilities. Parallels can be drawn with the law regarding traffic accidents, though the difficulty of defining the term 'manslaughter' itself confuses the issue. The Health and Safety at Work Act could provide a framework for such legal action, and the implications of a change in the legislation could be far reaching.
Publication Name: Occupational Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0143-5353
Year: 1992
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