Common Safety Orientation (CSO) Practice Test

If a female employee informs their supervisor they are pregnant, which of the following is NOT an action that they must follow?

1. Contact the PM informing them of mission degradation

2. Notify HR about the pregnancy

3. Update safety training records

4. Request accommodations if necessary

The correct answer is: Contact the PM informing them of mission degradation

When a female employee informs her supervisor about her pregnancy, there are several important actions that are typically recommended or required. One crucial aspect of this situation is the employee's health and safety, as well as the potential need for accommodations during the pregnancy. Notifying HR about the pregnancy is essential because HR is responsible for managing personnel records and ensuring that the employee receives any necessary support or accommodations. Updating safety training records is also important, as these records may need to reflect any changes in the employee's role or responsibilities due to her pregnancy. Similarly, requesting accommodations is a significant step that employees should consider if their pregnancy affects their work capabilities or environment. In contrast, contacting the Project Manager regarding mission degradation is not a standard or necessary action tied directly to an employee's notification of pregnancy. While project management communication is vital for various reasons, a pregnancy disclosure does not inherently lead to mission degradation unless the employee's role is directly affected. Therefore, this action is not required in the context of informing a supervisor about a pregnancy.