Law

Question 0

how would you demonstrate reasonably practicable

Answer 0

involves an analysis of the cost of the measures to be implemented, time and effort to implement them versus the amount of risk reduction which will be achieved

Question 1

Give 4 characteristics of criminal law

Answer 1

initiated by the state
intended to punish
burden of proof is beyond reasonable doubt
sanctions cannot be insured against

Question 2

3 things to successfully prove negligence

Answer 2

that a duty of care existed
that the duty of care was breached
that the breach resulted in harm to the person

Question 3

main provisions of the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999

Answer 3

employers & self employed have to carry out suitable risk assessments
principles of prevention to be applied
arrangements for managing H&S
provisions of health surveillance
procedures for imminent danger
contact with external agencies
provision of information for employees
co-operation & co-ordination in shared premises
information for persons working in host employers premises
assessment of capabilities & provision of training
further employee duties
provision of information for temporary workers
requirement for risk assessment of new & expectant mothers & young persons

Question 4

Defences against negligence

Answer 4

denial of negligence
injury was sole fault of employer
causation
contributory negligence
volenti non fit injuria