If you need to change your work routine, you should tell your fellow workers.

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Sometimes
• D. Not at all

Answer: (A)

Communicating changes in your work routine helps keep safety and the workflow aligned on the job. When you adjust how you perform tasks, others may rely on your usual timing, locations, and procedures. By telling your fellow workers, you help prevent miscoordination, near misses, or unsafe acts that could happen if someone expects you to conduct a task a certain way or at a certain time and you don’t. It also allows for necessary adjustments in coverage, handoffs, or equipment use. For example, if you plan to change your route through a work area or alter a safety check, letting others know lets them re-check the area, reassign duties, or watch for hazards. Since safety hinges on clear communication, you should inform your fellow workers about any changes to your routine. Not telling them can lead to confusion and increased risk, while saying you’ll do it “sometimes” isn’t reliable enough.