If you see a light that needs to be replaced or repaired, either replace it yourself or inform your supervisor.

If you see a light that needs to be replaced or repaired, either replace it yourself or inform your supervisor.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if you know how
• D. Ignore it

Answer: (A)

Missing or faulty lighting creates a safety hazard because it reduces visibility and can lead to trips, mistakes, or unsafe welding conditions. The action-oriented rule is that you should take steps to fix the problem or get it fixed, rather than ignoring it. If you’re trained and authorized to replace the light, you can do so yourself, ensuring you follow proper safety procedures such as de-energizing the circuit, using the correct replacement part, and wearing the right PPE. If you aren’t qualified to do the replacement, you should inform your supervisor or maintenance so a qualified person handles it. This keeps the area well-lit and safe for everyone. Ignoring it or pretending nothing is wrong is not acceptable, and choosing “Only if you know how” is too limiting because the safe path is either performing the repair correctly or escalating to someone who can.

Missing or faulty lighting creates a safety hazard because it reduces visibility and can lead to trips, mistakes, or unsafe welding conditions. The action-oriented rule is that you should take steps to fix the problem or get it fixed, rather than ignoring it. If you’re trained and authorized to replace the light, you can do so yourself, ensuring you follow proper safety procedures such as de-energizing the circuit, using the correct replacement part, and wearing the right PPE. If you aren’t qualified to do the replacement, you should inform your supervisor or maintenance so a qualified person handles it. This keeps the area well-lit and safe for everyone.

Ignoring it or pretending nothing is wrong is not acceptable, and choosing “Only if you know how” is too limiting because the safe path is either performing the repair correctly or escalating to someone who can.