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

What overarching factor is considered to significantly increase the safety of a comprehensive safety program?

1. Sole use of training

2. Management commitment to safety

3. Frequent equipment maintenance

4. Consistent use of personal protective equipment by workers

The correct answer is: Management commitment to safety

When looking at the different options, we can eliminate option A (sole use of training) because while training is an important aspect of safety, solely relying on it is not enough and does not necessarily guarantee a comprehensive safety program. Option C (frequent equipment maintenance) can also be ruled out because although regular maintenance is important in preventing accidents, it is not the overarching factor that significantly increases safety. Similarly, option D (consistent use of personal protective equipment by workers) is also an important aspect of safety, but not the sole factor that contributes to a comprehensive safety program. This leaves us with option B (management commitment to safety) as the correct answer. This is because when management is committed and actively involved in promoting a culture of safety, it ensures that safety is a top priority and is ingrained in the company's values, processes, and operations. This ultimately leads to a more comprehensive safety