Question

A 50-year-old man works in a factory using toxic solvents. He presents with chronic respiratory symptoms. According to the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), what is the employer's responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Ensure a safe working environment, conduct risk assessments, and provide appropriate protective equipment

Answer

No legal obligations exist

Answer

Only the worker is responsible for their own safety

Answer

Provide compensation only after a lawsuit

Answer

Offer health insurance to all employees regardless of risk

Practice question

A 50-year-old man works in a factory using toxic solvents. He presents with chronic respiratory symptoms. According to the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), what is the employer's responsibility?