How is risk assessed for Week 1 training activities?

• A. By identifying hazards and considering budget impact.
• B. By relying on past experience alone.
• C. By performing a formal risk matrix with likelihood and consequence.
• D. By identifying hazards, evaluating likelihood and consequence, and determining risk controls.

Answer: (D)

Risk assessment for Week 1 training activities is a structured process that starts with identifying potential hazards, then evaluating how likely each hazard is to occur and how severe the outcome would be, and finally determining and implementing controls to reduce the risk to an acceptable level. By listing what could go wrong, you can assess probability and impact, which helps you decide what measures are needed—such as removing the hazard, substituting a safer alternative, adding engineering or administrative controls, or providing appropriate training and PPE. This end-to-end approach ensures risks are proactively identified and mitigated rather than relying on past experience alone or focusing on budget considerations. A formal risk matrix can be a helpful tool to organize likelihood and consequence, but the essential idea is identifying hazards, evaluating likelihood and consequence, and determining risk controls.