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Legal duties and rights related to safety are typically found in statutes and in the common law (case law). Statutes are laws that are enacted by legislative bodies, such as federal or provincial governments, and set out specific obligations and rights related to safety. On the other hand, common law refers to legal principles developed through court decisions, which also play a significant role in determining legal duties and rights related to safety in the workplace. While constitutions and regulations can play a part in shaping legal duties and rights, statutes and common law are more directly involved in setting out specific obligations and rights. International treaties, while important in some contexts, typically do not have a direct impact on domestic legal duties and rights related to safety in the workplace.