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What are the characteristics of *Civil Law* - ️️*Civil Law* is
- About disputes between individuals
- Where individuals or organisations are sued
- Individuals can be found liable or not liable
- The courts can award compensation/costs
- The burden of proof is based on 'balance of probabil...
Nebosh General Certificate (1) -
Foundations in Health & Safety
What are the characteristics of *Civil Law* - ✔️✔️*Civil Law* is
- About disputes between individuals
- Where individuals or organisations are sued
- Individuals can be found liable or not liable
- The courts can award compensation/costs
- The burden of proof is based on 'balance of probabilities
- Employers must insure against civil actions (Emp' Liability)
What is *Employers Liability Insurance*? - ✔️✔️*Employers Liability Insurance* is:
- a legal requirement for all employers
- it covers employers in the event of accidents/ill-health
- it covers the costs of compensation for any employee who
successfully sues their employer, regardless of financial
strength of employer
What are the *four* main reasons for
good health and safety? - ✔️✔️1. Moral
2. Legal
3. Financial
4. Social
What are the *Moral* reasons for good H&S? - ✔️✔️Morally we need to provide a
reasonable standard of care to reduce accident rates, industrial disease and ill-health
rates
What are the *Legal* reasons for good H&S? - ✔️✔️Legally, employers have a duty to
take reasonable care of their workers. Poor management can lead to prosecutions and
or civil actions/compensation claims
What are the *Financial* reasons
for good H&S? - ✔️✔️Poor health and safety management can lead to both direct and
indirect costs
Whereas good H&S management can result in a more motivated workforce, improved
production, improved quality and improved reputation
What are the *Social* reasons for good H&S? - ✔️✔️Society expects good standards
of H&S and it is our duty of care to do so (civil law)
, Name three *DIRECT* costs associated with accidents - ✔️✔️*INSURED*:
- claim in liability insurance;
- damage to buildings/equipment/vehicles;
- and/or general production/business loss
*UNINSURED*:
- fines, sick pay, damage,
- increases in insurance premiums,
- compensation not covered by insurers,
- legal representation
Name three *INDIRECT* costs associated with accidents - ✔️✔️*INSURED*:
- cumulative business loss,
- product liability claims,
- recruitment of replacement staff
*UNINSURED*:
- loss of goodwill, image,
- accident investigation time, remedial actions,
- production delays, overtime, other staff time used,
- recruitment and training of replacement staff,
- added admin time, first-aid provision, morale dropping etc
What is the *legal framework* for Health & Safety? - ✔️✔️
What are the characteristics of *Criminal Law* - ✔️✔️*Criminal Law* is:
- Enforced by the state to punish individuals
- Individuals are prosecuted by an Agency (HSE)
- Individuals are found Guilty or Not Guilty
- The courts can impose fines or imprisonment
- The burden of proof is 'beyond reasonable doubt'
- Employers/Individuals cannot insure against punishment
Describe the component parts of the main courts systems in England and Wales -
✔️✔️
What are the main aspects of criminal law? - ✔️✔️*The Main prosecuting authorities*
are:
- Crown Prosecution Service
- Procurator Fiscal
- Public Prosecution Service for NI
*The two main types of criminal offence* are:
- Summary: minor, no jury, magistrates court
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