Complacency Quiz | Environmental Contract Operations

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Date

1. Often, we don’t see how complacency has creeped into the workday until

the job-hazard analysis gets completed.

there is a near miss, or someone gets hurt.

the end of the shift.

the next safety meeting.

2. Complacency on the job happens when workers

take potentially dangerous shortcuts.

become mentally distracted.

have a false sense of safety.

all of the above.

3. One example of what can happen during a moment of complacency is

the eyes lose focus as movements go on autopilot.

all workers are wearing personal protective equipment.

safety is a habit.

paying attention and not skipping steps.

4. “But I’ve always done it this way” can be an acceptable excuse for unsafe behavior as long as you know what you are doing.

True

False

5. All workers can take responsibility to ensure complacency doesn’t become a dangerous problem on the job by

keeping quiet.

rushing through work tasks.

speaking up when needed.

making excuses for unsafe behavior.