Which of the Following Statements About Occupational Health and Safety

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation is correct?

• A)It does not protect the support worker in home care.
• B)Not all provinces have this type of legislation.
• C)It does not apply to supervisors.
• D)It is enforceable only in home care settings.

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Definitions:

Negligently

Acting with a lack of care or concern for the consequences of one's actions, usually resulting in harm or damage to others.

Apparent Authority

A legal concept where a person appears to have the authority to act on behalf of another (such as an employer) and third parties reasonably believe in that authority.

Actual Authority

The express and implied powers given by a principal to an agent to enter into contracts or take action on the principal's behalf.

Good Faith

A sincere intention to deal fairly with others without any intention to defraud or seek an unfair advantage.