Court of Appeal judgment highlights importance of effective internal reporting procedures in relation to adverse events

The recent Court of Appeal judgment in Howmet Limited v Economy Devices Limited [August 2016] has highlighted the importance of ensuring that any health and safety incidents and other unforeseen adverse events which occur on site or the factory floor are reported up the line through the company hierarchy so that appropriate steps can be taken to avoid further occurrences and/or to secure contractual entitlements.

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