question 1

Reema works in a factory, owned by ABC Ltd, which manufactures chocolate bars. She operates a new machine which produces 100 bars per minute. Her colleague Tariq works on the other side of the machine, packing the chocolate bars into boxes. On the first day of operation, Reema hears Tariq shouting out to stop the machine. Reema switches it off and runs over to Tariq. His hand is badly cut and he has lost consciousness. Tariq had tried to clear a blockage by hand while the machine was still operating. ABC Ltd has not yet installed a safety guard to restrict access to the machine, although employees have been given clear instructions to stop the machine before clearing blockages. Tariq has now lost the use of his hand and has been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder. Reema has been unable to work since the incident and is under medical care for depression. Advise the parties as to their rights and responsibilities in relation to negligence.