Understanding Duty of Care

Safety Talks
Subject Assessment

The following questions are designed to assess the participant’s basic understanding
of the subject.

Please answer the following questions as best you can. This is not a pass or fail test.

1. Under Duty of Care, who’s health and safety are you required to look after.
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2. Following the general duty of care means that you must?

True False
Follow instructions
Obey company rules
Identify and report hazards
Correctly use Personal Protective Equipment
Report injuries
Report accidents and incidents

3. Employers must provide and maintain a what?

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4. What are the consequences of failing in your duty of care either as an employee or
employer?

True False
You may be injured
Nothing
Cautioned
You will be fined

Name: ………………………………………………
Please Print
Date: ………………………………………………

Company Name: ………………………………………………

Section or Department: …………………………………………….

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