Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Practice Exam

Which term refers to the situation where one entity is liable for the acts and omissions of another?

1. Common-law

2. Vicarious liability

3. Code

4. Regulations

The correct answer is: Vicarious liability

Vicarious liability refers to a situation where one entity is held responsible for the actions or failures of another entity, even if the first entity was not directly involved. This typically occurs in an employer-employee relationship, where an employer may be held liable for the actions of their employees while they are acting within the scope of their employment. It is important to note that vicarious liability is a type of common law, but not all common law deals with this concept. The other options, such as code and regulations, do not accurately describe this situation and would not be considered as correct answers.