In the safety communication framework C.U.S., which set of terms is used?

• A. Curious, Uncertain, Secure
• B. Careful, Uneasy, Safe
• C. Concerned, Uncomfortable, Safe
• D. Confident, Unclear, Secure

Answer: (C)

The main concept is the C.U.S. safety communication ladder, a simple vocabulary for expressing escalating safety concerns. The terms used are Concerned, Uncomfortable, Safe. They map to a progression: you notice a potential safety issue and voice concern, you feel uncomfortable with the risk and want to pause or reassess, and you confirm that, after addressing the issue, the situation is Safe to proceed. This provides a clear, actionable way to escalate concerns and ensure safety. The other option sets use words that don’t align with this established framework, so they don’t fit.