ASP Risk Assessment and Management 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a preliminary hazard analysis (PHA)?

Accepted Answer

To identify potential hazards early in the design or planning stage before detailed analysis

Answer

A PHA identifies potential hazards and their consequences early in development, allowing risk reduction from the start.

Question 2

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

Qualitative uses descriptive categories while quantitative uses numerical values to express risk levels

Answer

Qualitative uses descriptive categories; quantitative assigns numerical probability and consequence values.

Question 3

What is the concept of 'risk appetite' in organizational risk management?

Accepted Answer

The level of risk an organization is willing to accept in pursuit of its objectives

Answer

Risk appetite is the amount and type of risk an organization is willing to pursue or retain to achieve objectives.

Question 4

What role does exposure assessment play in occupational risk management?

Accepted Answer

Evaluates the magnitude, frequency, and duration of worker contact with specific hazards

Answer

Exposure assessment determines the extent of worker contact with hazards: how much, how often, and for how long.

Question 5

What is a risk register and what information does it typically contain?

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive document listing identified risks with their assessment, controls, ownership, and status

Answer

A risk register records all identified risks, their assessment, existing controls, additional actions needed, responsible persons, and review status.

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