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An employer's legal 'duty of due diligence' regarding WHMIS means they must:

Due diligence is a legal defense for an employer. It means they can prove they took all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent an incident, going beyond me

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Question: An employer's legal 'duty of due diligence' regarding WHMIS means they must:

Answer options:

  • Follow the exact letter of the law, with no extra steps. ✅ Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to protect the health and safety of workers.
  • Delegate all WHMIS responsibilities to a certified safety professional.
  • React to accidents after they occur, but not proactively plan for them.

Correct answer: Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to protect the health and safety of workers.

Explanation: Due diligence is a legal defense for an employer. It means they can prove they took all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent an incident, going beyond mere compliance to create a truly safe system.

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