What characterizes a Hazard Identification step in Week 1?

• A. A random checklist.
• B. A formal incident reporting log.
• C. Systematic listing of potential hazards, sources, and conditions that could cause harm.
• D. An overview of emergency procedures.

Answer: (C)

Hazard identification is a proactive, structured step in safety planning. It means creating a systematic listing of all potential hazards, along with their sources and the conditions that could lead to harm. The goal is to anticipate problems before they occur so you can assess risk and implement controls before incidents happen. This yields a hazard register that helps prioritize safety measures. It’s different from incident reporting, which records what has already occurred, and from emergency procedures, which outline how to respond after something goes wrong. A random checklist or a general overview of procedures doesn’t capture the full range of future hazards, making systematic identification the best fit.