Presumptive is defined as which hazard level?

• A. low hazard
• B. moderate hazard
• C. high hazard
• D. unknown hazard

Answer: (A)

Presumptive is a provisional classification used when you don’t have complete data yet. It means you treat the hazard as the lowest level to get operations moving and to apply basic safety measures while you gather more information. The idea is to avoid overreacting and to keep risk in check as you verify details. Because presumptive implies a default to the least dangerous category until proven otherwise, it aligns with a low hazard designation. If new information shows greater risk, the classification would be adjusted upward; it wouldn’t be considered unknown.