An employee refuses to follow safety rules and endangers others. What is the legal position?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. They may be committing an offence and be disciplined
- Step 1: Employees have duties under section 7 of the 1974 Act. Step 2. Employers can discipline them, and the HSE can prosecute individuals. Answer: They may be committing an offence and be disciplined. Why not the others: Employees are not exempt, and fines come from courts.
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