ARequire the risk assessment and method statement to be reviewed and approved before the change
BAllow the change if the supervisor is competent
CPermit the change temporarily and review later
DAllow the change for non-critical tasks only
EDocument the change in the site diary only
✓ Correct answer: A. Require the risk assessment and method statement to be reviewed and approved before the changeHealth and safety law requires risks to be assessed before work changes are implemented. Allowing unassessed changes would breach the duty to plan and manage work safely.
Why the other options are incorrect:
• Allow the change if the supervisor is competent: Competence does not replace the need for documented assessment.
• Permit the change temporarily and review later: Temporary changes can still introduce significant risk.
• Allow the change for non-critical tasks only: Task importance does not alter legal requirements.
• Document the change in the site diary only: Recording alone does not control risk.
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