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The unbearable burden of reasonableness
Occupational Health; a Journal for Occupational Health Nurses
|April 1, 1993
Summary
This analysis explores the legal ambiguities of "reasonably practicable" in health and safety legislation. It examines the implications for occupational health practitioners navigating these non-prescriptive regulations.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Safety Law
- Legal Studies
Background:
- Current health and safety legislation is non-prescriptive.
- The legal framework relies on the interpretation of "reasonably practicable".
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the ambiguities inherent in the "reasonably practicable" standard.
- To explore the legal implications for occupational health practitioners.
Main Methods:
- Legal analysis of health and safety legislation.
- Examination of case law and legal precedents related to "reasonably practicable".
Main Results:
- The "reasonably practicable" standard presents significant ambiguities.
- These ambiguities create challenges for consistent application and enforcement.
Conclusions:
- Clearer guidance is needed to define "reasonably practicable".
- Occupational health practitioners require a better understanding of legal expectations to ensure compliance.