Which is a principle of prevention to be applied under Article 10?

• A. DELAY action until after an incident
• B. AVOID the risks; EVALUATE; COMBAT at source; ADAPT WORK to the individual
• C. INCREASE workload to mitigate risk
• D. IGNORE minor hazards

Answer: (B)

This question tests the prevention approach required by Article ten, which focuses on reducing risk before harm occurs. The best answer reflects a proactive sequence: avoid the risks altogether; evaluate the risks that cannot be avoided; combat the remaining risk at its source; and adapt the work to the individual. This captures the essence of preventive action in fire safety and safety management—eliminate hazards where possible, assess what cannot be avoided, control hazards at their origin, and design work to fit people, reducing exposure and complexity. Delaying action until after an incident, increasing workload as a mitigation, or ignoring minor hazards are all reactive or neglectful approaches that fail to prevent harm.