If you notice an unsafe condition, who should you inform to ensure corrective action?

• A. Inform your supervisor immediately.
• B. Put a note in the log and leave.
• C. Ask a coworker for advice but do not report.
• D. Wait until management notices.

Answer: (A)

Informing the supervisor immediately is essential because it starts the formal process to fix the hazard right away. When you report to the supervisor, they can assess the risk, implement temporary controls if needed, coordinate the fix, and document the issue for follow-up. This keeps accountability clear and speeds up corrective action to protect people and operations.

Writing a note and leaving it behind might be missed or ignored, so the hazard could remain unaddressed. Asking a coworker for advice without reporting bypasses the official chain of command and delays action. Waiting for management to notice relies on luck and can leave you and others exposed to danger longer.