What is the purpose of Hazard Analysis in the SafeMark framework?

• A. To identify, assess, and control hazards associated with tasks, processes, and equipment to prevent injuries and incidents.
• B. To document all tasks performed by staff.
• C. To maximize production output regardless of safety.
• D. To assign blame for past accidents.

Answer: (A)

Hazard analysis is about proactively finding what could cause harm and then reducing that risk. In the SafeMark framework, this means looking at tasks, processes, and equipment to spot hazards, judging how likely they are to cause harm and how serious the consequences would be, and then putting in place measures to control those hazards. The goal is to prevent injuries and incidents before they happen, not just document tasks, push higher production at any cost, or assign blame for past accidents. So the best answer captures identifying hazards, assessing risk, and implementing controls to keep people safe.