Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA) Week 9 Practice Test

Hazard assessment is the process that identifies what could cause harm at the scene. In a scene safety plan, you start by surveying the environment, spotting potential dangers such as unstable structures, downed power lines, hazardous materials, fire, moving traffic, and crowded bystanders. You then evaluate how likely each hazard is and how severe the consequences could be, which helps you establish priorities and decide which controls are needed. The results of this assessment drive decisions about protective measures, like what PPE to wear, how to position lighting to improve visibility, and how to set up traffic control to keep responders and the public safe. The other elements—lighting, PPE, and traffic control—are protective actions used after hazards are identified, not the process of identifying them.