Practically, it is why knowing who is in the building matters: you cannot account for people in an emergency, or show that you tried, without an accurate record.
Common questions
What does Duty of Care mean in simple terms?+
Duty of care is the obligation to take reasonably practicable steps to protect the health and safety of people affected by what your organisation does. In a workplace setting it extends beyond employees to contractors, visitors and anyone else on site.
How does Duty of Care work in practice?+
Practically, it is why knowing who is in the building matters: you cannot account for people in an emergency, or show that you tried, without an accurate record.