Question

What is the main objective of risk assessment?

(a) To evaluate hazard and minimize the risks

(b) Remediation of contaminated sites

(c) Hazard management

(d) To know source of pollutants

The question was asked during a job interview.

My question is based upon Risk Assessment in portion Risk Assessment of Hazardous Waste Management

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) To evaluate hazard and minimize the risks

Best explanation: Risk assessment helps to understand possible problems and provides alternatives as well as control measures to reduce the accident.