Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Practice Exam

Who can sue under occupiers' liability in the workplace?

1. Only employees

2. Only contractors

3. Only workers under WCB

4. Visitors to the workplace

The correct answer is: Visitors to the workplace

In the context of occupiers' liability in the workplace, the correct answer is "D. Visitors to the workplace." Occupiers' liability legislation holds that individuals who visit a workplace, such as clients, customers, or other third-party visitors, have the right to sue if they are injured on the premises due to negligence or unsafe conditions. This includes situations where the visitor may not have a direct employment relationship with the organization but is on the premises for various reasons. While employees, contractors, and workers under Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) may also have certain rights in terms of workplace safety and compensation, when it comes to suing under the occupiers' liability, the primary focus is on visitors who are not directly affiliated with the organization but are on-site for various reasons.