OH physician discovers workplace exposure levels significantly exceed the WEL. Employer asks physician not to raise this to avoid production delays.

Question

OH physician discovers workplace exposure levels significantly exceed the WEL. Employer asks physician not to raise this to avoid production delays. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Raise in writing with senior management, document risk, advise on COSHH duty, note HSE notification may follow if no action

Answer

Resign

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Continue surveillance but document exposure levels

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Respect employer's wishes

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Report directly to HSE without informing employer

Ethical conflict with employer — DOccMed MCQ

OH physician discovers workplace exposure levels significantly exceed the WEL. Employer asks physician not to raise this to avoid production delays. What is the most appropriate action?