The Master, reviewing risk assessments across several recent jobs, notices a consistent pattern: almost every assessment lists PPE as the primary or only control measure, regardless of the hazard type. What does this pattern suggest, and how should the Master respond?

A. It suggests the hierarchy of control isn't being genuinely applied during risk assessment — PPE is being defaulted to rather than considered last — and the Master should reinforce training on the hierarchy and require assessments to show higher-level controls were considered and reasonably ruled out before PPE is relied upon

B. It suggests the crew are appropriately safety-conscious and should be commended for consistent PPE use

C. It indicates the company's generic risk assessments should specify which PPE to use for every conceivable task

D. It is not concerning provided no injuries have resulted from the jobs in question

A. Daily, weekly, monthly, and annual risk assessments, based purely on time interval

B. Low, medium, high, and critical risk assessments, based only on severity rating

C. Generic risk assessments (company-level), task-based risk assessments (onboard, specific to the job), toolbox talks (discussing the assessment with those doing the work), and personal/dynamic assessment (an individual's ongoing informal check while working)

D. Deck, engine, catering, and bridge risk assessments, based on department

A. Nothing further — the generic company risk assessment for enclosed space entry already covers this job

B. Only a toolbox talk is needed, since the team already knows the general hazards of enclosed spaces

C. A new generic risk assessment must be drafted and submitted to the company before this job can proceed

D. A task-based risk assessment specific to this entry and these personnel, followed by a toolbox talk walking the team through its findings before work begins