It seems of little value because in the context any observational inspection it is by default as seen at the time it was made. Is there any value in the law or is it "bush lawyering"?
QLD If, during the recording of a statutory safety inspection I make the statement "stable at time of inspection" does that have any real value?
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Yes I do these inspections every day. I never use that phase as I consider it to be weasel words or an unnecessary qualification ("at time of inspection"). I'm wondering if it has any value in law?
Well logic would state that any observations are made at the time of inspection, unless specifically stated otherwise (such as by reference to previous reports). And you cannot make an observation about anything happening after the inspection - that would be a forecast or an expectation.
I'd say the use of the phrase is simply as a figure of speech. It wouldn't actually add anything as such.
I'd say the use of the phrase is simply as a figure of speech. It wouldn't actually add anything as such.
When people are trying to blame-shift failings of workplace safety,
logic is rarely in play.
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