Which step in the risk management process comes immediately after identifying hazards and assessing risk?

• A. Develop controls/decide
• B. Identify hazards again
• C. Implement controls
• D. Supervise and evaluate

Answer: (A)

This question tests understanding of the risk management process sequence: after hazards are identified and risk is assessed, the next move is to develop controls and decide on how to reduce the risk. This step involves evaluating different control options (engineering, administrative, and personal protective measures), selecting the most effective and feasible measures, and planning how they’ll be implemented. It sets up a concrete plan to lower risk before actually putting those controls into action. Implementing the controls comes after this, and supervising and evaluating comes after implementation to verify effectiveness. Rechecking hazards would not fit this stage, since the focus now is on reducing risk, not discovering new hazards.