What is the main duty of an employer under the 1974 Act?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. To protect employees' health, safety and welfare where practicable
- Step 1: Section 2 puts a general duty on employers to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees. Step 2. The standard is 'so far as is reasonably practicable', not absolute. Answer: To protect employees' health, safety and welfare where practicable. Why not the others: Absolute safety, wages and vehicle inspections are not the general duty.
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