The Dutch Advisory Council already recommended in 2017 that night work be curtailed as much as possible.

Safety expert: ‘Prevent ProRail liability for night work’

The Dutch Advisory Council already recommended in 2017 that night work be curtailed as much as possible. Shutterstock

In the Netherlands, the railway construction sector must set clear goals to prevent health issues caused by night work. If not, there might arise the question of whether clients such as ProRail are criminally liable for the consequences, warns safety expert Tiemen van der Worp. “A personal injury lawyer would relish this.”

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The Dutch Advisory Council already recommended in 2017 that night work be curtailed as much as possible.

Safety expert: ‘Prevent ProRail liability for night work’

The Dutch Advisory Council already recommended in 2017 that night work be curtailed as much as possible. Shutterstock

In the Netherlands, the railway construction sector must set clear goals to prevent health issues caused by night work. If not, there might arise the question of whether clients such as ProRail are criminally liable for the consequences, warns safety expert Tiemen van der Worp. “A personal injury lawyer would relish this.”

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Author: Alexander Molendijk

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