Law

Question 1

What are some relevant legal consideration?

Answer 1

-Working Conditions
-Risk Management
-Governance
-Sustainability

Question 2

What are some working conditions considerations?

Answer 2

-Working Time Directive - 48 hours per week averaged.
-Employment contracts
-Rest breaks
-E&D - ‘reasonable adjustment’

Question 3

What are some Risk Management Considerations?

Answer 3

-Risks to individuals need to be addressed.
-Employers must protect the welfare of staff
-Employees must cooperate with employers
-Projects must budget for ensuring workplace risk is managed.

Question 4

What are some governance considerations?

Answer 4

-Ensuring that the project is being run correctly.
-Responsibility of sponsor, implemented by PM
-External policies
-Project tailoring.

Question 5

What are some sustainability considerations?

Answer 5

-Travel : Train vs plane.
-Procurement: sustainable sourcing.
-Printing vs electronic.

Question 6

What are the PM’s responsibilities?

Answer 6

-Plan for all legislative considerations.
-Ensure adequate training is provided.
-Ensure health and safety Risk assessments are carried out.
-Regularly review risks and responses for adequacy.