Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Safety Assessment Practice Test

Which is an effective way to manage visibility in areas where pedestrians and machinery coexist?

1. Using barriers

2. Implementing traffic signals

3. Installing mirrors

4. Creating blind spots

The correct answer is: Installing mirrors

Using mirrors is an effective method for managing visibility in areas where pedestrians and machinery coexist. Mirrors can help operators and pedestrians see around corners or obstructions, enabling better awareness of imminent hazards. When strategically placed, mirrors allow both pedestrians and machine operators to maintain a clear line of sight, facilitating safer interactions. While using barriers and implementing traffic signals can also contribute to safety, they serve different purposes. Barriers may restrict access, and traffic signals are mainly used in roadways rather than in manufacturing environments. Therefore, while both can improve safety, they do not enhance visibility in the same way that mirrors do. Creating blind spots would have the opposite effect and compromise safety by reducing awareness of potential hazards.