What information is collected for the site survey initial assessment report?

• A. Wind Direction
• B. Soil Type
• C. Location of Hazard & Type of Contamination
• D. Number of Responders

Answer: (C)

During the site survey initial assessment, the priority is to identify where hazards exist and what contaminants are present. Pinpointing the location of each hazard and the type of contamination provides the essential map for all subsequent decisions—where to establish exclusion and contamination control zones, what level of PPE is required, and how to plan decontamination and containment actions.

Wind direction and soil type can influence how a contaminant might spread or interact with the environment, but they don’t define the hazard itself. The number of responders is a logistical detail that affects staffing and coordination rather than identifying the hazards. Focusing on where hazards are and what they are gives you the critical information needed to protect people and guide the response.