In the 3C safety model, which component corresponds to the risk with the tasks being performed by the team?

• A. Connect
• B. Communicate
• C. Coach
• D. Verify

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is making sure the right people are connected to the right tasks and aware of the risks those tasks carry. Connect focuses on linking the team to the work itself—ensuring tasks are assigned to capable people, with an understanding of the hazards, dependencies, and how the work flows. When this connection is strong, everyone knows who is doing what, what may go wrong, and how those risks are being managed, so unsafe conditions are less likely to arise.

Communicate is about sharing information and warnings so people know what to watch for. Coach is about guiding performance and safety habits over time. Verify centers on checking that work was completed correctly and according to procedures. But addressing the risk embedded in the tasks and ensuring proper alignment between task and team takes the Connect element.