In the hierarchy of controls, the level intended to completely remove the hazard is called what?

• A. The risk matrix
• B. The hierarchy of controls
• C. The incident command system
• D. The safety ladder

Answer: (B)

Removing a hazard entirely is called elimination. This action sits at the very top of the hierarchy of controls, which is the structured framework that orders risk-reducing measures from most to least effective. Since elimination is the highest-level approach and the question asks for the term describing the level that completely removes the hazard, the best fit among the options is the hierarchy of controls—the framework that encompasses that top-level action. The other choices refer to tools or systems: a risk matrix helps assess risk after hazards exist, the incident command system handles emergency response coordination, and the safety ladder isn’t a recognized term in this safety context.