In MMR risk assessment, what is the purpose of applying controls after identifying hazards?

• A. To Increase Production Speed.
• B. To Reduce Documentation.
• C. To Reduce Risk to an Acceptable Level.
• D. To Eliminate All Hazards Completely.

Answer: (C)

Applying controls after identifying hazards in an MMR risk assessment aims to reduce risk to an acceptable level. Risk reflects both how likely harm is and how severe the consequences would be, so controls target either reducing the chance of exposure or lessening the impact, or both. The goal is not to eliminate every hazard completely—some residual risk will remain—but to bring the overall risk down to a level that meets safety standards and regulatory requirements. After putting controls in place, you reassess the risk to confirm the remaining risk is acceptable and decide if more measures are needed.