Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

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What is a key factor in the success of workplace safety programs?

Worker participation
Exclusive use of personal protective equipment
Single-method safety training
Use of machinery without safeguards

The correct answer is: Worker participation

A key factor in the success of workplace safety programs is worker participation. While personal protective equipment can help mitigate dangerous conditions in some situations, it should not be relied upon as the sole method for ensuring safety. Single-method safety training, such as only providing written materials or only conducting yearly training sessions, is not effective in promoting and maintaining a culture of safety in the workplace. The use of machinery without safeguards is extremely dangerous and should never be considered an acceptable practice. In contrast, worker participation involves actively engaging workers in identifying and addressing potential hazards and empowering them to play a role in maintaining a safe work environment. Ultimately, the success of workplace safety programs relies on the commitment and involvement of the workers themselves. Therefore, A is the correct answer as it directly addresses this key factor.