What is the first step in any shop accident?

• A. Report the incident to the instructor or supervisor immediately
• B. File a police report
• C. Return to work
• D. Check for injuries later

Answer: (A)

The first step in any shop accident is to report it to the supervisor or instructor immediately. This puts safety first: it ensures that someone with authority can stop any dangerous conditions, secure the area, and quickly arrange medical evaluation if needed. It also starts the official incident-communication process, so the incident is documented properly for safety records, insurance, and any required regulatory reporting. Waiting to see if injuries appear or trying to resume work right away can let harm continue or masks what happened, making it harder to address hazards and protect others. Filing a police report isn’t typically the immediate action unless there’s a specific legal requirement, and returning to work or checking for injuries later bypasses the urgent assessment and safety steps that should happen right away.