What is the difference between eliminating and controlling a hazard?

• A. Eliminating a hazard removes the risk entirely, while controlling a hazard reduces the likelihood or impact to an acceptable level.
• B. Eliminating a hazard removes only the impact, while controlling reduces the likelihood only.
• C. Both actions remove the same amount of risk.
• D. Elimination is for equipment hazards; controlling is for personnel hazards.

Answer: (A)