Reasonably practicable is the cornerstone of the primary duty obligation and underpins Chain of Responsibility (CoR), but what does it actually mean?
The NHVR’s latest Regulatory Advice looks at how reasonably practicable should be interpreted, and what you need to weigh up when deciding whether you’re doing all you can to eliminate, minimise or control the risks within your business.
It comes down to a question of judgement, with the main requirement being that the safety measures you take are proportionate to the overall risk in a situation. The circumstances of each situation must be considered, as each will have different kinds of risk, with different outcomes, and each will have different obstacles and requirements. These will determine the amount of effort, time and expense needed to manage those risks.
To find out more about how to meet this important legal requirement, read Regulatory Advice – Reasonably practicable
Reasonably Practicable - thanks to LBRCA
