Which hazard is most closely associated with inadequate lighting as a safety concern?

Which hazard is most closely associated with inadequate lighting as a safety concern?

• A. Inadequate lighting
• B. Wet floors
• C. Cluttered walkways
• D. Frayed cords

Answer: (A)

Poor visibility is the key issue here. When lighting is inadequate, it becomes easy to miss steps, edges, or obstacles, which directly raises the chance of trips and falls. The hazard tied to insufficient lighting is the lack of clear visibility that makes hazards harder to see, so the condition itself is the one most closely connected to the risk.

Wet floors, cluttered walkways, and frayed cords are real hazards, but they arise from moisture, housekeeping, and wear and tear, not from the lighting condition itself. Good lighting helps you notice and avoid these hazards, whereas the core risk from inadequate lighting is simply not being able to see well enough to navigate safely.