If a worker repeatedly has to go to tools kept far away, what effect will occur?

Correct answer: Unnecessary time and energy will be spent

The direct answer is A: unnecessary time and energy will be spent. Ergonomic arrangement keeps frequently used tools near the worker and within a safe, comfortable reach. The reasoning is: a distant tool requires the worker to stop the main task, walk or stretch, locate it, return and repeat this process many times. This increases wasted time, physical effort and possibly fatigue. Option A is correct because it states the direct effect of poor tool placement. Option B is not necessarily true: work may become slower, but it will not always reduce in every situation. Option C is impossible because tools do not operate automatically merely because they are far away. Option D is the opposite of likely result; repeated extra movement can contribute to fatigue. A good layout improves workflow, but tools must still be placed safely so that reaching does not create another hazard. Memory cue: “Frequently used tools should be near, not far.”