Safety Management Systems and Auditing Flashcards
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What is the primary difference between a safety audit and a safety inspection?
Answer: Audits evaluate the management system's effectiveness; inspections examine physical conditions and compliance
Safety audits assess whether management systems, programs, and processes are designed and functioning effectively; inspections focus on identifying physical hazards and compliance deficiencies.
What does ANSI/ASSP Z10 address in the context of safety management?
Answer: Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) requirements
ANSI/ASSP Z10 is the American national standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, providing a framework for systematic safety program management.
In Heinrich's Triangle (safety pyramid), what does the ratio at the base represent?
Answer: Unsafe acts and near-misses that underlie serious injuries
Heinrich's Triangle illustrates that for every major injury at the top, there are many minor incidents and near-misses at the base, suggesting that reducing near-misses will reduce serious injuries.
What is the primary goal of a behavior-based safety (BBS) program?
Answer: To observe, reinforce safe behaviors, and identify at-risk behaviors for coaching
BBS programs use structured observations and positive reinforcement to increase safe behaviors and decrease at-risk behaviors through coaching rather than discipline.
Which leading indicator in safety management provides the most predictive value for future injury rates?
Answer: Near-miss reporting rate
Near-miss reporting rate is a leading indicator because it measures precursor events before injuries occur, enabling proactive hazard correction.
What does ISO 45001:2018 replace, and what major improvement does it offer?
Answer: It replaces OHSAS 18001; it integrates OHS into overall business strategy with high-level structure aligned to other ISO standards
ISO 45001 replaced OHSAS 18001 and uses the Annex SL high-level structure, making it easier to integrate with ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 14001 (environment) management systems.