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Ethical leadership requires acting on known hazards promptly, modeling the organization’s values, and protecting workers even when there is production pressure. Bypassing a guard exposes employees to serious injury; the supervisor must stop the unsafe act, restore safeguards, and document the event. Documentation enables root-cause analysis (e.g., throughput bottlenecks, poorly designed guards) rather than blaming individuals alone. Option A tolerates risk and sends a mixed message about priorities. Option C is deceptive and reinforces a superficial “safety for show” culture. Waiting for a near-miss (D) is contrary to prevention principles and could lead to harm. STS guidance emphasizes fairness, consistency, and transparency: address behavior respectfully, engage the operator in identifying practical engineering or procedural fixes, and communicate up the chain if systemic pressures drive unsafe workarounds. Recognize that ethical conduct includes protecting whistleblowers, avoiding retaliation, and balancing productivity with duty of care. Sustained trust comes from consistent actions aligned with policies and legal requirements.