What is the main difference between a fire hazard and a general hazard?

• A. Fire hazard refers specifically to items that could start or fuel a fire (for example a flammable liquid).
• B. Hazard is only related to physical injuries and not to fire.
• C. Fire hazard and hazard are completely unrelated concepts.
• D. Fire hazard refers to any potential harm, not necessarily starting a fire.

Answer: (A)

The main thing being tested is that hazards cover any source of potential harm, while a fire hazard is a specific subset focused on the risk of fire. A fire hazard means items or conditions that could start a fire or help it spread—think flammable liquids, fuels, ignition sources, or heat and poor storage of combustibles. A general hazard, by contrast, can be anything that might cause harm, including slips, trips, falls, electrical risks, or chemical exposure, not necessarily fire. So the key difference is scope: a fire hazard is about fire risk, whereas hazards in general cover all kinds of risks.