CY has started a new job at Kowloon Engineering Superstar (KES) Co Ltd as a fresh graduate. CY is very excited to being working since the pay and benefits are very generous. One of CYs tasks at the company will be to periodically clean, maintain, and ensure operation of some electrical switches. The hot and humid weather in Hong Kong often leads to dirt build-up on the switches that must cleaned from time to time. Cleaning the switches involves using a transparent fluid from a bottle that is simply labelled SWITCH CLEANER

CYs manager at KES has assured him the fluid is very safe and not to worry, since KES will show him how to handle it safely. For example, during a company safety briefing, he was told that he should wear goggles and use rubber gloves applying the fluid to the switches. One day during work, CY is told by his manager to urgently clean the switches, but he cannot find any safety goggles to wear. Feeling under pressure, CY goes ahead and starts working without the full personal protective equipment (PPE). Unfortunately, CY gets a tiny bit of fluid in his eye while working to clean the switches and must stop working and go to the hospital for treatment.

(a) Based on the information above, who is responsible for this accident, KES with their high- pressure management or CY with his irresponsible attitude? Why? (17 marks) (b) During an accident investigation, it is discovered that the reason CY could not find any goggles is because KES had no stock available. Based on this new information, who is responsible for this accident, KES or CY? Why? (17 marks)