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Duty of Care

Your legal duty doesn't clock off when you do.

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Duty of care is your legal obligation to take reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of everyone affected by your work. It applies to supervisors at all times — on shift, during handover, and when giving instructions.

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2 practical questions on Duty of Care. No memorisation — just real understanding.

Real-World Scenario

You're at the end of a long shift and your replacement hasn't arrived. Your crew wants to keep working. What do you do?

Duty of care requires supervisors to ensure workers are not exposed to unreasonable risk. Fatigue is a principal hazard.

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