What must escorts do regarding visitors in the plant?

• A. Let visitors roam freely after sign-in.
• B. Maintain visual control of visitors at all times and ensure they follow plant procedures.
• C. Only monitor visitors at the entrance.
• D. Delegate visitor supervision to a contractor.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is continuous, active supervision of visitors by the escort. Keeping visual control of visitors at all times and making sure they follow plant procedures ensures they stay on approved paths, wear required PPE, and don’t access restricted or hazardous areas. This reduces the chance of accidental exposure to hazards and helps enforce safe behavior on site.

Letting visitors roam freely after sign-in introduces risk because they could wander into unsafe areas or miss important safety briefings. Monitoring only at the entrance misses what visitors do once they move further into the site. Delegating supervision to a contractor can undermine direct accountability; the escort on site is responsible for the visitors’ safety and must actively oversee their movement and compliance.