When working with a new employee on a jobsite, you can assume he knows ___ about safety procedures and practices.

When working with a new employee on a jobsite, you can assume he knows ___ about safety procedures and practices.

• A. Some basics
• B. Most of it
• C. Nothing
• D. All he needs to know

Answer: (C)

You can’t assume any safety knowledge from a new employee. Each jobsite has its own hazards, rules, and procedures, so every worker needs a full safety orientation and site-specific training before doing any work. Even if someone has prior experience, you should clearly cover the site’s safety plan, PPE requirements, emergency procedures, lockout/tagout rules, and safe-work practices, and make sure they understand them. This approach creates consistent expectations and reduces risk. If you assume some basics or complete knowledge, important site-specific details can be missed, which isn’t acceptable for safe operations.

You can’t assume any safety knowledge from a new employee. Each jobsite has its own hazards, rules, and procedures, so every worker needs a full safety orientation and site-specific training before doing any work. Even if someone has prior experience, you should clearly cover the site’s safety plan, PPE requirements, emergency procedures, lockout/tagout rules, and safe-work practices, and make sure they understand them. This approach creates consistent expectations and reduces risk. If you assume some basics or complete knowledge, important site-specific details can be missed, which isn’t acceptable for safe operations.