What is the consultant's role regarding safety conditions?

• A. Observe, document, and notify, but not enforce safety.
• B. Enforce safety on site.
• C. Assume responsibility for all safety decisions.
• D. Ignore safety concerns unless directed by the client.

Answer: (A)

The core idea is that a consultant acts as an independent observer and notifier on safety conditions. They are responsible for spotting hazards, recording what they see, and promptly informing the client and project team so that those with the authority—owners, contractors, and site supervisors—can implement appropriate safety measures. Enforcement on site isn’t within the consultant’s remit; that authority lies with the client’s safety program and on-site personnel. Likewise, they don’t assume control of all safety decisions, since those decisions require ownership and responsibility for the site’s safety program. And they should not ignore hazards or wait for a directive to act—their duty is to document and notify so hazards can be addressed.