The project manager should first clarify expectations with the client before taking any further action. Open communication is a key part of stakeholder engagement and ensures alignment on mandatory safety requirements that may not be fully understood by all parties.
Per the PMBOK Guide - Seventh Edition (Stakeholder and Planning Performance Domains), stakeholder consultation helps address risks and clarify scope elements like compliance. Assuming or ignoring requirements could lead to regulatory breaches.
Option A is inappropriate and risky.
Option C may cause unnecessary cost or complexity.
Option D is premature without engaging the client first.
References:
PMBOK Guide - Seventh Edition, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk and Compliance PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct - Responsibility
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