Under the Civil Liability Act 2002 Section 5B, what must one do to meet the Duty of Care?

To meet the Duty of Care outlined in Section 5B of the Civil Liability Act 2002, the individual must anticipate dangers and prevent harm. This duty emphasizes the need for individuals to take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable risks that could lead to injury or damage to others. It requires a proactive approach in recognizing potential hazards and implementing measures to mitigate those risks.

Anticipating dangers involves assessing the environment and circumstances where harm might occur and taking appropriate precautions to protect others. This could include, for instance, ensuring safety standards are met in public spaces, addressing known hazards, or even modifying behavior to avoid creating risks.

While other options suggest actions that may be helpful in certain situations, they do not encapsulate the broader responsibility managers, professionals, and individuals have under the Duty of Care to foresee risks and take necessary actions to avert them. The essence of the Duty of Care is grounded in the principle of foreseeability and the proactive measures that can be taken to fulfill that obligation.