Paris v Stepney Borough Council (1951) highlights employer liability for workplace safety. A one-eyed employee was not provided safety goggles and suffered complete blindness after an accident. The court held the council negligent for failing to take extra precautions for vulnerable employees.
Employer’s Duty of Care: Employers owe a duty to provide a safe system of work, tailored to individual employee vulnerabilities. If aware of specific disabilities, they must consider additional precautions to mitigate risks that could lead to severe injury.
