What is the responsibility of all personnel regarding safety?

• A. To ensure their own safety and that of their colleagues, work in pairs, and maintain situational awareness
• B. To focus only on tasks and leave safety to supervisors
• C. To rely on others for safety
• D. To perform solo while evaluating hazards

Answer: (A)

Safety is everyone's responsibility on the scene. Each person must look after their own safety and actively watch out for teammates. Working in pairs provides continual mutual monitoring, quick support if conditions change, and clearer communication about hazards. Maintaining situational awareness means constantly assessing what’s happening around you—the environment, hazards, and changing conditions—so you can adjust actions before problems arise. This shared, proactive approach protects everyone and keeps operations safe and effective, rather than leaving safety to someone else or trying to work solo.