For example, If a crane is lifting a beam and misjudges its placing...is it the fault of crane driver, designer or the main contractor? Does anyone know the acts and laws influencing the decision?
2007-01-05 02:04:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I would have thought the contracter is held to be at fault in such cases (certainly, the contractor will be heavily insured)
2007-01-05 02:08:30 · answer #1 · answered by bonshui 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In fact, a doctrine called "respondeat superior" applies, which means that the crane driver and his boss are both liable. Whether the main contractor is liable depends on whether you can prove that lifting a beam is an 'abnormally dangerous activity,' which is required for a showing that a contractor should be liable.
2007-01-05 10:12:33 · answer #2 · answered by sam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as the fault is concerned it would be in the account of the crane driver,but the law will get the contractor penalised....
2007-01-05 10:10:53 · answer #3 · answered by DJ101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the uk. the all powerful "health and safety executive"
investigates everyone, they have the power to walk on a site and say everybody stop and close the site, if they find serious misconduct. they deside blame
2007-01-05 10:10:39 · answer #4 · answered by steven m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋