OSH Security Practice Test

Which of the following is a failure to provide duty of care?

1. Fail to report a normal looking car in the parking lot, later found to be a crime scene

2. Fail to confiscate a barbeque from a balcony at an apartment that later starts a fire

3. Fail to report a broken window noticed that turns out to be the entry for a theft

4. Fail to assess the root causes of a fire

The correct answer is: Fail to report a broken window noticed that turns out to be the entry for a theft

The option regarding failing to report a broken window that later becomes the entry point for a theft demonstrates a clear failure to provide a duty of care. Duty of care involves the responsibility to avoid actions or omissions that could foreseeably cause harm to others. In this scenario, the broken window serves as a potential indicator of a problem that could lead to theft or other security issues. Recognizing and reporting such damage is important for maintaining a safe environment and preventing further incidents. Failing to act on this observation means neglecting a significant opportunity to protect the property and its occupants from potential criminal activity. The other scenarios also involve failures that could lead to harm, but the broken window specifically highlights an immediate security risk that directly results in a theft, thereby exemplifying a violation of the duty of care in a very clear and direct manner.