What two factors determine whether a hazard requires a preventive control?

• A. Cost and availability
• B. Severity and probability in the absence of control
• C. Color and texture
• D. Brand and marketing

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that a hazard gets a preventive control based on how severe the potential harm is and how likely that harm would occur if no control is in place. In FSMA’s hazard analysis, you assess the seriousness of the illness or injury (severity) and the probability that it would happen in the absence of preventive measures (the likelihood without control). If both are significant, the hazard requires a preventive control. Factors like cost, availability, color, texture, brand, or marketing aren’t used to decide whether a preventive control is required.