If a worker arrives late, what must occur?

• A. They must receive the same, complete job briefing as everyone else.
• B. They may participate in the next briefing.
• C. They can work with a partial briefing.
• D. They must take a written test.

Answer: (A)

Anyone on the job site must receive a complete job briefing before starting work. When someone arrives late, the rule is that they must get the full, same briefing as everyone else before joining the work. This protects everyone by making sure the late worker understands the job scope, the specific hazards they may face, the controls and PPE required, and the procedures for stopping work if something doesn’t look right. It also ensures they’re aligned with emergency procedures and the sequence of steps, so there’s no mismatch in what people are doing. Skipping or cutting short the briefing would leave important information unknown to the late arrival, which could lead to unsafe conditions. A written test isn’t part of handling a late arrival; the focus is on providing complete information, not testing comprehension at that moment.