Question

investigating a trend
managers at a factory have noticed an increase in slips and falls in the workplace. multiple injury reports show that, in most cases, these injuries occurred due to the presence of liquid spills or puddles in the work area. management team members would like to address this issue at their upcoming monthly meeting.
which steps should the managers consider to help reverse the current injury trend? check all that apply
fire the employees who tend to get injured more frequently
enforce the requirement that employees wear no - slip shoes
conduct a safety training to remind employees how to properly dispose of liquids
abandon osha safety regulations to create their own procedures
create new processes to quickly report and clean up spills when they occur

Explanation:

• Firing employees is not a solution as the issue is workplace - related (liquid spills), not employee - specific.
• Enforcing non - slip shoes can reduce slips from liquid spills.
• Safety training on proper liquid disposal can prevent spills.
• Abandoning OSHA regulations is not a good idea as OSHA regulations are for safety.
• Creating spill - reporting and cleanup processes can address existing spills quickly.

Answer:

• B. enforce the requirement that employees wear no - slip shoes
• C. conduct a safety training to remind employees how to properly dispose of liquids
• E. create new processes to quickly report and clean up spills when they occur