Legislation Flashcards
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express terms (contract law)
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- specific details of what the contract covers
- must not be unfair
- covers unusual circumstances
- clear what is covered
- agreed by all parties at the time of the contract
2
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implied terms (contract law)
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- neither written into the contract or specifically agreed
- open to interpretation
- include terms - mater of fact & customers and practice
- determined by a court of law
3
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health and safety information that should be stated in a contract
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- provision for a safe working environment
- provision for safe plant & equipment
- need to draw up procedure to deal with emergencies
- provide instruction, information & supervision
- ensure adequate welfare facilities are in place
4
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corporate prohabition
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- a supervision order imposed by court on a company which has committed a criminal offence
- the company must review its - policy & training as a way of reducing accidents and changing the culture
- the penalty matches the business
- can disqualify directors and force the introduction of new procedures
- requires senior managers to alter the way that HS is managed to prevent a similar incident occuring
5
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adverse publicity order
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- name & shame the organisation
- make the company change its conduct through public perception
- the organisation can be told to publish its health and safety results
- this is at the expense of the company and includes terms of remedial action such as conviction, particulars and the amount that they have been fined
6
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punitive damages
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- Monterey sum awarded to the claimant
- not awarded to compensate
- awarded to punish the defendant for wilful and malicious acts and deter the defendant from committing the offence again
- amount awarded is decided by the court of law
- this is over & above the sums awarded
- to punish to signify disapproval
7
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no fault liability
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- is a liability which is independent of any wrongful intent or negligence
- an injury alone is sufficient to cover the liability
- compensation is paid either by the insurance company or from a government fund
8
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duty of care (3 duties)
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- owed by employer to employee
- employer acted in breach of that duty by not doing everything that was reasonable to prevent foreseeable harm
- breach of duty which led directly to harm or loss
9
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prescriptive legislation provides specific advice and rules to follow
- limitations
- benefits
provide minimum standards for management and enforced by regularly by trained qualified inspectors
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benefits
- clear and easy to apply
- provides a level playing field for all
- not difficult to enforce
- does not require a high level of expertise
limitations
- inflexible
- may not be appropriate in all circumstances
- does not take into account local risks
- needs frequent revison
10
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goal setting legislation - objectives to be achieved
- benefits
- limitations
provide minimum standards for management and enforced by regularly by trained qualified inspectors
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benefits
- flexible
- can be applied to a wide range of business
- less likely to become out of date
limitations
- open to interpretation
- duties may be unclaer until tested in a court of law
- more difficult to enforce
- may require a high level of expertise to achieve compliance
11
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ILO - influence on health and safety standards in different countries
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- development of international labour standards through conventions which are supplemented by recommendations containing detailed provisions
- ratification of conventions by members states - this commits them to apply to the terms of the convention in national law and practice
- member states have to submit reports to the ILO detailing their compliance to the conventions that they have ratified
- initiation of representation and complaint procedure against countries for violation of a convention that has been ratified
- provision of technical assistance to members states - where seen necessary and indirectly through pressure applied internationally on non participating countries who adopt ILO standards
12
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main aims of the ILO
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- to promote the right to work
- to encourage decent employment opportunities inc good health & safety standards
- enhance social protection
- strengthen dialogue in handling work related issues
13
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limitations of legislation in the workplace
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- prescriptive vs goal setting
- insufficient resources available for inspecting the workplace
- penalties awarded are insufficient deterrent
- employers / workers unfamiliar with legislation
- lack of involvement (employers, trade unions, workers & standard setting)
14
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individuals and bodies external to an organisation that a company may need to provide information to
- legal
- good practice
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Legal reasons
- enforcing authorities - info required by law or ILO / code of practice / part of inspection or investigation
- emergency services - inventory of hazardous substances / flammable substances stored & used on site / access & egress
- customers - HSE info on articles & substances they might use for work activities
- public - emergency action plans for major hazards - part of community relations
- visiting contractors - safe working arrangements & procedures
- waste disposal contractors - info on controlled hazardous waste produced by the organisation
- transport contractors - precautions to be taken when transporting hazardous substances from the organisation
- legal claims
good practice
- trade associations & unions - performance & social responsibility
- insurance companies - safe management system
- shareholders - organisations level of performance as far as HSE is concerned
15
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the role of HS legislation in the workplace
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- provides workers with minimal standards - employer compliance - prevents injuries
- ensures the appointment of competent workplace legislation
- prescriptive vs goal setting
- can address the specific regional needs, may harmonise standards amongst countries
- provides a civil route for obtaining compensation even if no fault liability exists
- demonstrates compliance with ILO conventions
