If safety policies are unclear, what is the recommended action?

• A. Wait until a safety incident occurs.
• B. Discuss with your supervisor before starting work.
• C. Proceed cautiously without confirmation.
• D. Ignore and continue as usual.

Answer: (B)

If safety policies are unclear, you should discuss with your supervisor before starting work. This ensures you get precise guidance on the required safety controls and procedures, so you don’t guess or risk noncompliance. Your supervisor can clarify policy, help identify hazards, determine the appropriate safeguards, or connect you with the safety team for further guidance. Acting this way protects you and others and helps prevent incidents caused by missing or misunderstood rules. Waiting for a safety incident to occur is dangerous, proceeding without confirmation can still violate policies, and ignoring or continuing as usual is unsafe and not responsible.