A company was awarded a project in a dangerous location that poses several high-level risks for employees. Help is needed to train the employees on major safety and health factors. The project is ongoing and uses a hybrid approach. The project will be conducted in multiple sites, with several development iterations running in parallel. How should the project manager handle this situation?

While forming a partnership with local authorities can enhance safety and security, it does not directly address the immediate need for employee training on safety and health factors. This option focuses on external support rather than the critical internal training necessary to mitigate risks.

Although utilizing contingency reserves for training could be a valid approach, it lacks the systematic assessment that a retrospective would provide. Without understanding the specific training needs through a retrospective evaluation, the allocation may not effectively address the most critical risks facing employees.

Hiring local resources does bring valuable knowledge about local risks, but it does not guarantee that all employees will be adequately trained on safety and health factors. This approach may overlook the necessity for comprehensive training for all employees, regardless of their local knowledge, to ensure consistent safety practices.