All articles by Simon Allen – Page 2

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    Suitability of personal ­protective equipment

    2010-11-25T00:00:00Z

    I have previously written that ­‘suitability’ under the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992 is a question of fact, but in terms of these regulations and their application in the context of health and safety, it must be interpreted in the widest sense. One has to look at the risk of ...

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    A single figure for damages over mesothelioma is needed

    2010-06-10T00:00:00Z

    by Simon Allenmanaging partner and head of personal injury at the Sheffield office of Russell Jones & Walker One cannot possibly assess the effect of receiving a diagnosis of cancer. However, with many forms of the illness there is a degree of hope of ‘beating’ the ...

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    Personal injury: definition of work equipment

    2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Spencer-Franks v Kellogg Brown and Root Limited and others (2008) UK HL46: Lords Hoffmann, Rodger, Carswell, Mance and Neuberger.