Which statement best describes jewelry risk in the workplace?

• A. It can catch, snag, pull, or tear, leading to injuries.
• B. It increases grip on tools.
• C. It reduces the likelihood of accidents.
• D. It has no safety impact.

Answer: (C)

Jewelry creates an entanglement hazard around moving parts. Rings, bracelets, or necklaces can catch on gears, belts, pulleys, or tools, and as machinery moves, the jewelry can pull on the wearer, causing injuries such as cuts, crush injuries, or even amputations. It can also tear skin or clothing and lead to additional hazards. This is why the statement describing jewelry risk as something that can catch, snag, pull, or tear and cause injuries is the accurate description. The other ideas don’t reflect the safety reality—jewelry does not increase grip on tools, it does not reduce accident likelihood, and it does have safety impact. It’s best to remove jewelry or secure it before working with machinery.