In the 3C safety model, which component focuses on peers ensuring everyone follows safe work practices?

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

Answer: (D)

Coaching is about peers actively guiding and reinforcing safe work practices. It centers on teammates looking out for each other, giving real-time feedback, and encouraging adherence to safety procedures. This ongoing, peer-driven support helps ensure everyone consistently follows safe habits, not just by sharing information or checking boxes.

Communicate involves sharing safety information and expectations; Connect is about building trust so people feel comfortable speaking up; Verify is about checking that procedures are actually being followed. While these are important, they don’t inherently center on the everyday, proactive, peer-to-peer reinforcement that coaching provides to keep safety at the forefront of daily work.