Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Practice Exam

Who is legally responsible for the medical care of an abatement worker injured on the job?

1. The contractor

2. The supervisor

3. The building owner

4. The safety officer

The correct answer is: The contractor

The contractor is legally responsible for the medical care of an abatement worker injured on the job because they hold the primary obligation for the safety and welfare of their employees. This responsibility typically includes providing adequate workers' compensation coverage, which is designed to address medical expenses, rehabilitation, and lost wages resulting from work-related injuries. This liability stems from labor laws and regulations that require employers to provide a safe working environment and to manage the implications of any injuries that occur within the scope of employment. The contractor's role includes ensuring that proper safety protocols are in place and that employees have access to necessary medical resources if an injury occurs. While supervisors, building owners, and safety officers play crucial roles in maintaining workplace safety and compliance, they do not assume the same level of legal responsibility for the direct medical care of injured workers as the contractor does. Therefore, it is the contractor's duty to manage and provide for the medical care and support for their employees in the event of workplace injuries.