What is the expected process if a task cannot be completed safely?

• A. Stop the task, document the issue, and request a safe alternative or withdrawal
• B. Continue then report later
• C. Switch to a different task without documentation
• D. Ignore the issue and proceed

Answer: (A)

When something can’t be done safely, the priority is to pause and address the risk right away. The best approach is to stop the task, document what happened and what safety concern exists, and seek a safe alternative or withdraw from the task until the risk is resolved. This keeps you and others protected, creates a record so others understand what went wrong, and prompts the right person to provide a safer method or change in plans.

Continuing and reporting later delays action and leaves the risk unmitigated. Switching tasks without documenting bypasses the safety process and can hide important details. Ignoring the issue and proceeding is directly unsafe and could lead to harm.