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What is the legal concept that imposes an obligation to ensure that individuals and others do not suffer any unnecessary and foreseeable harm?
What is the legal concept that imposes an obligation to ensure that individuals and others do not suffer any unnecessary and foreseeable harm?
- Statutory Duty
- Common Law Duty
- Duty of Care (correct)
- Health and Safety at Work Act
Which Act governs the statutory duties that are often bound by geographical location?
Which Act governs the statutory duties that are often bound by geographical location?
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (correct)
- Statutory Duties
- Common Law Duty
- Duty of Care
Where does the common law duty of care owed by the MOD apply?
Where does the common law duty of care owed by the MOD apply?
- Only to Service Personnel
- Irrespective of location (correct)
- Only where the statutory duties apply
- Only in the UK
Which of the following is NOT covered by the Health and Safety at Work Act?
Which of the following is NOT covered by the Health and Safety at Work Act?
What is the main difference between the statutory duties and the common law duty of care?
What is the main difference between the statutory duties and the common law duty of care?
Which of the following is NOT a party that the MOD owes a common law duty of care to?
Which of the following is NOT a party that the MOD owes a common law duty of care to?
According to the HASAW Act 1974 Section 8, what is the requirement for 'no person'?
According to the HASAW Act 1974 Section 8, what is the requirement for 'no person'?
What is the key requirement of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR) in addition to the HSWA Section 2(2)c?
What is the key requirement of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR) in addition to the HSWA Section 2(2)c?
What is the consequence if a member of staff is found to be interfering with machine safeguards, and they have been provided with the necessary information, training and supervision?
What is the consequence if a member of staff is found to be interfering with machine safeguards, and they have been provided with the necessary information, training and supervision?
What is the purpose of the company health and safety policy or Unit Health and Safety Policy mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the company health and safety policy or Unit Health and Safety Policy mentioned in the text?
According to the HASAW Act 1974 Section 8, what does 'anything provided in the interests of Health, Safety or Welfare' refer to?
According to the HASAW Act 1974 Section 8, what does 'anything provided in the interests of Health, Safety or Welfare' refer to?
What is the main purpose of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR) as described in the text?
What is the main purpose of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR) as described in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the Health & Safety regulations discussed in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the Health & Safety regulations discussed in the text?
Which of the following Health & Safety regulations is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which of the following Health & Safety regulations is NOT mentioned in the text?
What is the potential consequence for being in breach of Health & Safety Regulations?
What is the potential consequence for being in breach of Health & Safety Regulations?
What is the main objective of the lesson described in the text?
What is the main objective of the lesson described in the text?
Which of the following Health & Safety regulations is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which of the following Health & Safety regulations is NOT mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of the Working at Height Regulations?
What is the main purpose of the Working at Height Regulations?
What is the single biggest cause of workplace deaths?
What is the single biggest cause of workplace deaths?
What is the law that requires employers to control substances hazardous to health?
What is the law that requires employers to control substances hazardous to health?
What should be done before working at height?
What should be done before working at height?
What is the goal when work at height cannot be easily avoided?
What is the goal when work at height cannot be easily avoided?
What is the primary purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
What is the primary purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
Which regulation specifically focuses on the safe operation of lifting equipment in the workplace?
Which regulation specifically focuses on the safe operation of lifting equipment in the workplace?
Why is it important to maintain equipment in the workplace?
Why is it important to maintain equipment in the workplace?
Which regulation focuses on controlling substances that are hazardous to health in the workplace?
Which regulation focuses on controlling substances that are hazardous to health in the workplace?
In the context of Health and Safety, what does RIDDOR stand for?
In the context of Health and Safety, what does RIDDOR stand for?
Why does the text emphasize the importance of conducting risk assessments?
Why does the text emphasize the importance of conducting risk assessments?
