Scenario 8.2: Faulty Scaffolding

question 51

Multiple Choice

Scenario 8.2: Faulty Scaffolding
The owner and supervisor of a small BC construction company and a scaffold platform supplier were charged with two counts of criminal negligence causing death,in addition to 12 provincial health and safety legislation charges.Two migrant workers fell 11 storeys from a high-rise building when the faulty scaffolding broke,and they were not attached to harnesses.
-Please refer to Scenario 8.2.The owner was required by law to provide an orientation for the migrant workers which follows the systems model of training.What would have been the critical first step to a migrant worker orientation?

• A)check the training needs of the migrant workers
• B)deliver training to the migrant workers
• C)use training and communication methods that the migrant workers can understand
• D)ensure that the migrants can transfer the training to their jobs

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Definitions:

Offense

An illegal act or crime; a breach of a law or rule.

Tort

A civil wrong or injury, other than breach of contract, for which the law provides a remedy.

Public Prosecutor

A legal officer appointed or elected to represent the government in criminal proceedings against individuals or entities.

Prosecuting Attorney

A lawyer who represents the government in bringing charges against individuals or entities accused of criminal activity.