Risk Management & Mitigation Flashcards
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A vehicle is brought in after an airbag deployment. What is the first risk management step before beginning repairs?
Answer: Disable the SRS system and follow manufacturer disarming procedures
Undeployed airbag modules still present explosive risk; the SRS must be properly disarmed per the manufacturer's procedure before any related work.
What risk does a corroded brake line present beyond reduced braking performance?
Answer: Sudden catastrophic line rupture causing total brake failure
Severely corroded brake lines can rupture under normal braking pressure, causing complete loss of hydraulic braking ability.
Which scenario represents an 'undisclosed liability' risk for an auto repair shop?
Answer: Returning a vehicle with a known safety defect without informing the customer
Releasing a vehicle with a known defect without disclosure exposes the shop to significant legal liability if an accident results from that defect.
A lift suddenly drops slightly while a technician is under a vehicle. What is the correct immediate action?
Answer: Immediately exit from under the vehicle and inspect the lift before proceeding
Any unexpected movement of a lift is a critical warning sign; the technician must exit the area immediately and the lift must be inspected before further use.
How does proper torque specification adherence reduce risk during brake caliper installation?
Answer: It prevents caliper loosening or bolt shear that could cause brake failure
Under- or over-torquing caliper bolts can lead to bolt failure or caliper separation, resulting in catastrophic brake loss.
What is the risk of reusing a single-use prevailing torque nut on a suspension component?
Answer: Loss of clamping force that can allow the joint to loosen during vehicle operation
Prevailing torque nuts use deformed threads or nylon inserts that lose effectiveness after first use, potentially allowing critical suspension fasteners to back out.
When a vehicle comes in with a check engine light and the customer complains of a fuel smell, what risk assessment priority applies?
Answer: Treat it as a potential fire/safety risk and inspect for fuel leaks before other diagnostics
A fuel smell combined with a check engine light indicates a possible fuel leak, which is a fire hazard that takes priority over standard diagnostic procedures.