Ch3 Flashcards
Part of the United States Department of Labor and is tasked with the creation and enforcement of workplace law
OSHA
Often used to help define what is acceptable for fire service equipment, procedures, and professional qualifications
NFPA standards
OSHA uses the___as the body of laws to prove workplace safety
Code of federal regulations, CFR
An enforceable rule of conduct that helps protect a society
Law
______law deals with rules of conduct in civil and criminal matters
Statutory
Refers to a precedent established over time through the judicial process
Case law
Although it may sound confusing, some jurisdictions use the term ______ for their statutory laws
Code
Typically outlines details and procedures that have the force of law issued by an executive government authority
Regulation
A work of law established or adopted by a rule making authority.
Code
_____ serve to regulate an approach, system, or topic for which they are written
Code
The term _____ can apply to any set of rules, procedures, or professional measurements that are established by an authority
Standards
A publication that offers procedures, directions, or standards of care as a reasonable means to address a condition or situation.
Guide
_______ do not have the impact of a law but can be used in negligence asked to provide clarity on the general duty or standard of care
Guides
This standard has become the “mother ship” of fire department safety and health it ties together many other NFPA standards by referring to them by their applications
NFPA 1500
What NFPA includes Job performance requirements (JPRs) for the HSO and the ISO?
Nfpa 1521
