Which statement best describes Dynamic risk assessment?

• A. The continuous assessment of risk to implement necessary control measures to ensure an acceptable level of safety
• B. It is a one-time risk assessment at the start
• C. It is used only after the incident
• D. It is a legal requirement for reporting

Answer: (A)

Dynamic risk assessment is the ongoing evaluation of risk as a situation changes, with immediate adjustments to control measures to keep safety at an acceptable level. In practice, you continually scan factors such as location, traffic conditions, weather, bystanders, variable hazards, and evolving threats, and you adjust controls on the fly—repositioning, adding barriers, increasing staffing, changing tactics, or calling for additional resources—to maintain safety for everyone involved. It’s a live process, not something done only at the start. It’s also not about reporting requirements; the focus is on managing risk in real time so conditions remain under control as the incident develops.