Site engineers are asking whether to perform timeline-driven activities that could compromise crew safety. The project manager realizes the engineers do not feel empowered to make decisions. How should the project manager address this?

The project manager should remind the engineers of the company's safety-first vision because it directly addresses their concern about compromising safety for timelines and empowers them to prioritize safety, aligning with organizational values. This approach reinforces a critical principle and provides clear guidance for decision-making. Consulting the previous project manager might offer insights but doesn't directly empower the current team or address the immediate ethical dilemma. Emailing the company's vision while insisting on deadlines is contradictory and undermines the safety-first message. Requiring questions only in weekly reports stifles immediate communication and problem-solving, especially for critical safety issues.