After implementing RM controls, what should a SUL do?

• A. Monitor effectiveness, adjust as needed, and document outcomes for future reference.
• B. Immediately begin the next mission without review.
• C. Remove all controls to test if hazards reappear.
• D. Only document outcomes if a hazard occurs.

Answer: (A)

After implementing RM controls, a SUL should actively monitor how well the controls work, adjust them if they’re not achieving the intended risk reduction, and document the results for future reference. Monitoring involves checking performance, gathering feedback, and reviewing indicators to confirm that residual risk stays within acceptable levels. If gaps appear or new hazards emerge, revise the controls or procedures, then reassess the risk. Documenting outcomes creates a learning record you can apply to future missions, showing what worked, what didn’t, and why, so risk decisions are traceable and repeatable.

Jumping into the next mission without review bypasses the risk-management cycle and could leave risks unmitigated. Removing all controls to test if hazards reappear unnecessarily increases exposure. Documenting outcomes only when a hazard occurs misses the opportunity to demonstrate overall effectiveness and learning from all missions.