Question

Which of the following is a part of hazard mitigation?

• A. Regular checking of equipments
• B. Proper training in disaster management
• C. Periodical medical check up
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Hazard mitigation refers to any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate the long term risk to human life and property from hazardous conditions. It involves using regularly checked and maintained machines, wires, electrical equipment, providing training in disaster management to workers, periodical medical check-up to assess the health conditions of the workers and specially designed uniforms, helmets, and other safety equipment that would prevent the workers from getting a severe injury in case of a disaster.