H&S Quiz 2 Recap of Statutory Duties Lesson

What profession would be regulated by statutory law?

• Pet store worker

• Canine nutritionist

• Veterinary surgeon

Providing safe equipment to use is an example of a statutory duty that must be met by (BLANK).

Who should ensure that work is completed safely?

• Employees

• Customers

• Employers

• Guest speakers

Statutory regulations are formal documents that are written down in law.

• True

• False

Criminal penalties can be imposed if statutory law is not followed.

• True

• False

Define 'Statutory Duties'

Answer explanation

The tasks which have to be completed for work that are formally written down in law

In the broadest sense, it means the laws, according to which a company must operate. In business, statutory duty oftentimes signifies an obligation that is imposed on company’s directors by the corporate legislation.

Companies do not have to follow statutory laws if they can provide evidence of good health and safety rules in the workplace.

• True

• False

It is a manager's sole responsibility to ensure that statutory duties are being followed in a company.

• True

• False

What duty listed below is an example of an employee duty?

• Installing systems to monitor workplace Health and Safety

• Replacing equipment when needed

• Ensuring safe systems of work

• Reporting Health and Safety hazards

Which of the following is an example of an organisation that must regulate the statutory duties of its' members?

• RCVS

• Managers

• Law firms

• UK Government