AStop work in the affected areas until housekeeping standards are restored
BWarn operatives to take extra care
CAddress the issue at the next site meeting
DRely on individuals to manage their own safety
EAllow work to continue to avoid delay
✓ Correct answer: A. Stop work in the affected areas until housekeeping standards are restoredHealth and safety law requires workplaces to be maintained in a safe condition. Poor housekeeping presents foreseeable risk and must be addressed immediately.
Why the other options are incorrect:
• Warn operatives to take extra care: Warnings alone do not remove physical hazards.
• Address the issue at the next site meeting: Delaying action prolongs exposure to risk.
• Rely on individuals to manage their own safety: Individuals cannot control site-wide hazards alone.
• Allow work to continue to avoid delay: Programme pressures do not justify unsafe conditions.
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