What is a hazard log?

• A. A log of weather patterns
• B. A record of identified hazards, their risk levels, controls chosen, residual risk, and status.
• C. A list of mission objectives
• D. A record of vehicle maintenance

Answer: (B)

A hazard log is a living record that captures identified hazards, their risk levels, the controls chosen to reduce them, the residual risk after applying those controls, and the current status of each hazard. It’s the central tool for tracking risk over time, so the team can see what could cause harm, how serious it could be, what preventive measures are in place, whether those measures are effective, and what actions remain. This keeps planning and execution aligned with risk reduction and ensures hazards aren’t forgotten as conditions change.

Weather patterns relate to environmental data, not the documented risk controls; mission objectives describe tasks to accomplish, not how risk is mitigated; vehicle maintenance records track equipment health, not hazard risk and controls.