Safety Management Systems and Auditing Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) under OSHA's PSM standard?
Answer: To identify, evaluate, and control hazards associated with highly hazardous chemical processes
PHA is a systematic evaluation of potential hazards in a process, using methods like HAZOP or What-If analysis to identify failure scenarios and implement safeguards.
Which PHA method uses guide words like 'More,' 'Less,' 'No,' and 'Reverse' to systematically identify process deviations?
Answer: Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP)
HAZOP applies structured guide words to process parameters (flow, pressure, temperature) to identify deviations and their consequences systematically.
What does a 'near miss' (also called a near hit or close call) represent in safety management?
Answer: An unplanned event that could have resulted in injury or damage but did not due to chance or timely intervention
A near miss is an unplanned event that had the potential to cause injury, illness, or damage but did not — providing an opportunity to correct hazards before an actual loss event.
What is the OSHA requirement for employers with 10 or fewer employees regarding OSHA 300 log recordkeeping?
Answer: They are generally exempt from routine OSHA 300 log maintenance unless in high-hazard industries
OSHA generally exempts employers with 10 or fewer employees from routine injury and illness recordkeeping requirements (with exceptions for specific high-hazard industries).
In the context of management of change (MOC) under PSM, which type of change does NOT require an MOC review?
Answer: Replacing a pump with a different brand but identical specifications
Replacement in-kind (same specifications, same design) does not trigger MOC review; any change that alters specifications, design, or operating conditions requires formal MOC.
What does the OSHA 300A form represent in the injury and illness recordkeeping system?
Answer: The annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses that must be posted from February 1 to April 30
OSHA Form 300A is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, a certified annual summary that must be posted in the workplace from February 1 through April 30 each year.