Statement — A blast injured many when night-shift workers at an ordnance factory were handling “fox signalling explosive”. Courses of Action: I. Train staff thoroughly on safety aspects of handling such explosives. II. Terminate the night-shift supervisor immediately. III. Immediately stop such exercises at night.
Verbal Reasoning
Course of Action
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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ANone follow
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BAll follow
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COnly I follows
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DBoth I and II follow
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EOnly II follows
Answer
Correct Answer: Only I follows
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Industrial incidents call for systemic safety improvements. Knee-jerk punitive or blanket bans may not address root causes.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- I: Comprehensive safety training (SOPs, PPE, storage, handling, ESD controls).
- II: Immediate termination of night-shift supervisor.
- III: Stop night operations.
Concept / Approach:I is universally warranted. II requires investigation; summary termination without due process is improper. III may impair essential operations; risk can be managed by improved procedures and supervision.
Final Answer:Only I follows.