Question

What is the main purpose of hazard identification?

(a) To minimise the effect of a consequence

(b) For better risk management

(c) To characterize adverse effect of toxins

(d) To reduce probability of occurrence

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My question is taken from Risk Assessment in section Risk Assessment of Hazardous Waste Management

Answer 1

Right option is (c) To characterize adverse effect of toxins

To explain I would say: Hazard identification is the first step in risk assessment. The goal is to understand the concentration of toxins, spatial distribution and there movement.