Safety Compliance & Risk Management Flashcards

Under OSHA's Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard 29 CFR 1910.147, how often must an authorized employee's LOTO procedure be reviewed?

Answer: Annually

OSHA requires periodic inspections of LOTO procedures at least annually for each authorized employee.

Which risk assessment matrix dimension measures the likelihood that a hazard will cause harm?

Answer: Probability

Probability (or likelihood) assesses how often or how likely a hazard event will actually result in harm.

A construction crew is working near energized overhead power lines at 50 kV. What is the OSHA-required minimum approach distance for unqualified workers?

Answer: 10 feet

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1408 requires unqualified workers to stay at least 10 feet from power lines up to 50 kV.

Which document formally identifies hazards, evaluates risks, and establishes control measures before beginning a high-risk equipment task?

Answer: Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is a proactive tool that breaks down a task to identify hazards and define controls before work begins.

In the hierarchy of hazard controls, which control is considered the MOST effective?

Answer: Elimination

Elimination removes the hazard entirely and is the most effective control because it prevents exposure at the source.

What is the primary purpose of a near-miss reporting program on a construction or equipment management site?

Answer: Identify hazards and prevent future incidents before injury occurs

Near-miss programs capture unplanned events that could have caused injury, enabling corrective action before a real incident occurs.

Which ANSI/ASSP standard provides the framework for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems adopted widely in the United States?

Answer: ANSI Z10

ANSI/ASSP Z10 is the U.S. standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, analogous to ISO 45001.