LAW 321 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Dalhousie University, Sliding Glass Door, Gas Heater

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Law and Business
• Course: LAW 321
• Professor: Peter Wilson

Document Summary

A business (occupier) may take proactive steps to ensure that it avoids statutory and common law liability to its invitees and licencees. These steps include: ensuring compliance with relevant statutes and regulations governing safety (e. g. , building codes), training staff, appropriately maintaining and inspecting facilities. *note* duty of care is owed to entire public not just guests. Public areas: sidewalks, parking lots, entrances, lobbies, stairwells, retail areas, mezzanines, display corridors, restaurants, bars, and banquet halls, reasonable care must be taken to ensure the public is free from harm. Semi-public areas: includes swimming pools, fitness rooms, running tracks, public washrooms, reasonable care must be taken to ensure that the public is free from harm. For example: regularly inspect and clean public washrooms, monitor and inspect swimming pools and saunas for compliance with all. Inspect and maintain fitness facilities; regulatory requirements concerning water quality, the presence of lifeguards, warning signs, etc. Includes tennis courts, paths, and sidewalks on the grounds.