Which term best describes the process of examining hazards by considering probability and severity to determine risk levels?

• A. Hazard Analysis
• B. Incident Investigation
• C. Job Hazard Analysis
• D. Risk Assessment

Answer: (A)

Focusing on how likely a hazard is to cause harm and how severe that harm could be helps prioritize which hazards need controls. This approach—identifying hazards and evaluating their risk by considering probability and severity to determine how risky they are—fits Hazard Analysis. It’s about spotting what could go wrong and judging its level of risk so you can decide where to apply preventive measures.

Incident investigation looks at causes after something has happened, which is different from assessing ongoing hazards and their risks. Job Hazard Analysis examines a specific task to find hazards within that task, not the broader process of ranking overall risk levels. While risk assessment also involves evaluating risk, the wording here aligns with Hazard Analysis as the process that uses probability and severity to determine risk levels and prioritize controls.