Law And Ethics Quiz

Front 1

In contract law what is the main "remedy" that an applicant or plaintiff seeks?

Back 1

Money

Front 2

Employer-employee contracts are effective in transferring the responsibility for work place health and safety to the contractor?

Back 2

Never true

Front 3

Who is the main group that plays a role in OHS as the "external responsibility system"?

Back 3

The government agency that administers OHS legislation and enforces the OHS standards

Front 4

What was the foundation of worker's compensation system in Canada?

Back 4

The Meredith Royal Commission report

Front 5

What is the source of law?

Back 5

The legislatures and courts in Ottawa and in the provincial and territorial capitals that created the Acts, Regulations and Codes related to occupational health and safety

Front 6

How many classes of substances are there under WHMIS?

Back 6

6

Front 7

Which of the following Latin terms is related to "common law"?

Back 7

Stare decisis (the legal principle of determining points in litigation according to precedent.)

Front 8

If a "bill" is introduced that a CRSP thinks will be detrimental to workplace health and safety when should s/he voice his/her opposition to it?

Back 8

After the second reading when it goes to committee for scrutiny and possible amendment

Front 9

What is the main source of constitutional law in Canada?

Back 9

The British North America Act

Front 10

What is the source of law in Canada?

Back 10

The British North America Act of 1867.

Front 11

What cause of environmental action could be brought against a rendering plant for the odours that the surrounding community may be exposed to?

Back 11

Private nuisance

Front 12

Which of the following industries or workplaces would be provincially or territorially regulated?

Back 12

An inter-provincial chemical manufacturer

Front 13

If the IRS (internal responsibility system) has every person inside an organization responsible for health and safety, who does the ERS (external responsibility system) make responsible for health and safety?

Back 13

The government and its inspectors

Front 14

The "right to know" is a traditional right under OHS law. With respect to chemical exposure in the workplace how is this right being met?

Back 14

WHMIS addresses this.

Front 15

How is a "Guideline" different than a "Bylaw"?

Back 15

A guideline is not law and a Bylaw is like a regulation.

Front 16

"Criminal law" is always a federal matter. What about "common law"?

Back 16

It is always a provincial matter.

Front 17

Which of the following business is Federally regulated?

Back 17

An Alberta based bank

Front 18

Why are there no specific labeling and MSDS requirements for radioactive substances?

Back 18

There is other specific legislation covering the requirements for radioactive substances.

Front 19

Which of the following is part of the CRSP Code of Ethics?

Back 19

Engage only in work and activities for which you have adequate training, education and experience.

Front 20

What are the principal elements of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act?

Back 20

Safety requirements, standards and safety marks

Front 21

What is the main difference between a "strict liability" offense and an "absolute liability offense"?

Back 21

The penalty for strict liability offenses is so severe that a "due diligence" defense is allowed.

Front 22

What is a prosecution?

Back 22

A legal proceeding where the State is charging the defendant with an "offense" that is a breach of an Act or regulation.

Front 23

How many legislatures are there in Canada?

Back 23

14

Front 24

What is the purpose of the Hazardous Products Act?

Back 24

To provide a framework for controls of the advertising, sale and importation of certain restricted substances. This Act contains the provisions for WHMIS