What is the responsibility of every employee regarding safety?

• A. To report unsafe conditions and near-miss events.
• B. To supervise others.
• C. To enforce discipline.
• D. To schedule shifts.

Answer: (A)

Everyone has a duty to report unsafe conditions and near-miss events. This responsibility keeps the workplace safer by bringing hazards to light early so they can be corrected before someone gets hurt. When you report, you provide the information safety teams need to investigate, identify root causes, and put in place fixes—like addressing a slippery floor, a damaged guard, exposed wiring, or missing PPE. Near-miss reports are valuable because they reveal patterns that could lead to injuries if ignored. Your reports help protect yourself and your coworkers and strengthen the safety culture.

Duties like supervising others, enforcing discipline, or scheduling shifts are typically the realm of supervisors or managers, not every employee. The universal safety expectation is to speak up about hazards and near misses.