Originally Posted by SlackDad

A large part of health and safety regulation is also concerned with the worker taking responsibilty for themselves. Why can't a bar worker make an informed decision over whether or not to work in a smokier environment. If not, work in a bar/restaurant where smoking is not allowed. It seems quite straightforward to me. There are risks attached to many jobs but we can't allow a situation to develop where nobody will do anything without a risk assessment or for the fear of being sued.
As David Hockney said, "we have become so scared of dying that we have forgotten how to live." Wise words indeed.