Michigan Residential Builders License Practice Test

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an employer regarding employee safety?

1. Providing safety gear

2. Offering a health insurance plan

3. Maintaining a clean workplace

4. Ensuring no use of defective tools

The correct answer is: Offering a health insurance plan

An employer's primary responsibility in terms of employee safety encompasses actions directly related to maintaining a safe working environment. Providing safety gear, maintaining a clean workplace, and ensuring that no defective tools are used are all integral parts of an employer’s obligation to protect their employees from potential hazards and injuries. Offering a health insurance plan, while an important benefit for employee wellbeing, is not a direct responsibility related to immediate workplace safety. Health insurance typically covers medical expenses rather than preventive safety measures. The focus of safety responsibilities is on protecting employees during their working hours and creating an environment that minimizes risk, making health insurance outside the realm of defined safety obligations.