What happens if someone has an accident in my home workshop?

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You would be liable to anyone you invited into your home workshop under the Occupiers Liability Act, but if they were in a position which made them particularly aware of hazards and the particular use of the machinery, then this would reduce the extent of your liability -- for example, a person who was a professional carpenter or joiner. This, of course, would not be the case with a teenager and you would be expected to take particular care in supervising him or her.

Let's hope that nobody starts suggesting that you need to have an enhanced CRB clearance to work with teenagers in your workshop.

You are liable to any accident that occurs in your home regardless of how it happened because you have a duty of care to ensure the safety of everyone.Equally, anyone coming to your house must ensure their own safety and others of the household.Best thing to do in case of an accident is to make sure you keep records and take statements from witnesses if any at the time.Pictures to support the incident would be very useful.Only trained persons are allowed to operate a machinery.If helping a teenager,however good your intentions may be,you are still liable for their safety.

You can be liable if you were negligent in some way. For example, if you permitted a child to use power tools and they were ijured, you could well be liable. You are also under a duty to ensure that your premises are sfe.

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Begin by looking at what country you're in. If in the US, what state? Then look at the status of your friend. Is he a guest, a business invitee, a trespasser? Age may make a difference. For example an adult would know to keep a certain amount of feet back from a drill but a child might have to be told to.

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Yes you are, unless they sign a written agreement saying they wont sue in which case you arent liable. Verbal agreements are not recommended because if you make it and the other denys it there is no way to tell they really made any agreement. Even if you have a maid and she cleans your house and falls in your house you are considered liable for their bills.

The homeowner would be responsible! I don't think age is considered!

you're liable.