Which scenario best illustrates applying safety controls before a physically demanding task?

• A. Proceeding with the task without PPE
• B. Performing a risk assessment, using PPE, and implementing mitigation controls
• C. Relying on luck
• D. Skipping PPE

Answer: (B)

Before a physically demanding task, you identify hazards and set up protections to prevent injuries. The best scenario shows a proactive approach: conducting a risk assessment to spot potential dangers, donning the appropriate PPE, and putting mitigation controls in place to reduce risk. A risk assessment guides what PPE is needed and what controls will make the task safer, while mitigation controls—such as engineering safeguards, safe work practices, or supervision—lower the chance of harm even further. This contrasts with options that skip protective gear or rely on luck, which do not provide planned defenses against hazards. So, the scenario that combines assessment, protection, and controls applied before starting is the one that truly demonstrates applying safety measures ahead of a demanding task.