Which result provides the strongest evidence that safety management is meeting both legal and ethical standards?
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AA consistent, ongoing decrease in injuries causing lost working time
BIncreased overtime hours used to fulfil project deadlines
CA reduction in the number of toolbox talks held each month
DIncreased reliance on temporary or agency workers
EBriefings at the start of work being condensed or shortened
✓ Correct answer: A. A consistent, ongoing decrease in injuries causing lost working timeA sustained fall in lost-time injuries demonstrates that legal duties are being met and that workers are genuinely being protected.
Why the other options are incorrect:
• Increased overtime hours used to fulfil project deadlines: Increased overtime raises fatigue-related risks and does not reflect legal or moral achievement in safety.
• A reduction in the number of toolbox talks held each month: Reducing toolbox talks may undermine safety awareness rather than indicate compliance or ethical conduct.
• Increased reliance on temporary or agency workers: The proportion of temporary workers does not, on its own, demonstrate safety effectiveness.
• Briefings at the start of work being condensed or shortened: Shorter briefings risk omitting hazard information and are not an indicator of safety success.
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