The safety and health office must be independent from other offices and be under the direct and immediate control of which person?

• A. Manager
• B. President
• C. Board
• D. General Counsel

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that the safety and health function must operate independently from other departments so its findings and recommendations aren’t swayed by day‑to‑day pressures, yet it needs a single, clear line of authority to act quickly and enforce actions. Having the safety office under the direct and immediate control of the Manager provides that balance: the Manager has overall operational responsibility, can authorize needed resources, and can promptly require corrective measures when hazards are found. This combination of independence in assessment and direct control for action keeps safety decisions objective and enforceable.

Why the other roles aren’t as fitting: the President or Board sits at a higher governance level and isn’t tied to day‑to‑day enforcement, which can slow response to hazards. The General Counsel’s focus is legal guidance rather than leading safety enforcement on the ground.