If conditions change during an on-water activity, what should you do with the risk assessment?

• A. Discard the risk assessment.
• B. Ignore changes until after the trip.
• C. Wait for the next scheduled risk review.
• D. Update it to reflect the new conditions.

Answer: (C)

When conditions change during an on-water activity, the risk assessment should be updated to reflect the new conditions. This keeps the plan, controls, and crew briefing aligned with reality, and helps you decide whether to proceed, adjust the route or equipment, or pause the activity if the new risks are unacceptable. Updating the assessment ensures new hazards, altered likelihoods, and revised mitigation measures are captured so everyone operates with current safety information. Discarding, ignoring changes, or waiting until the next risk review leaves you under-protected or caught off guard, which increases risk.