אחריות המעסיק לבטיחות בעבודה: מה בתי המשפט דורשים בפועל

In Israel, employers bear a broad and general responsibility for ensuring optimal safety conditions in the workplace, extending beyond unusual risks to encompass all reasonable preventative measures. This duty applies not only to the corporate entity but also personally to work managers, as established by the Supreme Court in cases like ע"א 8133/03 עודד יצחק נ' לוטם שיווק בע"מ. Israeli courts consistently reject common employer defenses, such as claims of 'normal risk' or expecting employees to initiate safety measures, emphasizing that the onus for a safe working environment rests solely with the employer.