What should you do after each work call when working with lighting units?

• A. Leave equipment as is
• B. Wipe with solvent
• C. Report to supervisor
• D. Wash hands and forearms to remove irritants from fiberglass material

Answer: (D)

After finishing a lighting job, the best safety step is to wash hands and forearms to remove fiberglass irritants. Fiberglass fibers can cling to skin and cause irritation or dermatitis, and residues can transfer to clothing or eyes if left on the skin. Washing with soap and water physically removes those fibers and reduces the risk of ongoing irritation.

Leaving the equipment as is could leave irritants on the skin and prolong discomfort. Wiping with solvent isn’t appropriate here because solvents can irritate skin and may not effectively remove fiberglass fibers. Reporting to a supervisor is important for equipment issues or incidents, but it doesn’t address immediate decontamination. Washing is the most direct, protective action after a work call.