Which model is described as used to identify hazards?

• A. PEACE: Used to identify hazards
• B. STAAR: Used to identify options
• C. GAR: Used to assess risks
• D. All three options are correct

Answer: (A)

Focusing on hazard identification, a model that guides you through checking all parts of the work system helps you surface potential dangers before they cause harm. The PEACE approach does exactly that by prompting you to consider people, the environment, the activities being performed, potential consequences, and how emergencies would be handled. This structured lens makes it effective for uncovering hazards across a process or operation, rather than evaluating options or measuring risk after hazards are known.

In contrast, STAAR is aimed at evaluating different options and deciding on a course of action, not at identifying hazards themselves. GAR is used to assess risks once hazards are identified, typically weighing likelihood and impact to prioritize risk controls. So while these models are valuable in risk management, they serve different stages: hazard identification versus decision-making or risk evaluation.