CPE CPE Safety, Risk Management & Regulations Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) for hand-arm vibration are based on what primary health concern?

Accepted Answer

Raynaud's phenomenon (vibration-induced white finger)

Answer

ACGIH TLVs for hand-arm vibration aim to prevent Raynaud's phenomenon, a vascular disorder causing finger blanching and numbness from prolonged vibrating tool use.

Question 2

Which OSHA standard specifically addresses ergonomics in the shipyard industry?

Accepted Answer

OSHA 3182

Answer

OSHA 3182 (Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Shipyards) is the industry-specific ergonomics guideline for the maritime sector.

Question 3

In workers' compensation, which cost category typically represents the largest portion of MSD-related expenses?

Accepted Answer

Indirect costs such as lost productivity, training replacements, and administrative overhead

Answer

Indirect costs of MSDs — including lost productivity, overtime for replacement workers, training, and administrative time — often exceed direct medical and compensation costs by 4:1 or more.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'near-miss' reporting system in an ergonomics safety program?

Accepted Answer

Capture early warning events before injuries occur to enable proactive prevention

Answer

Near-miss reporting identifies precursor events to injury, enabling organizations to address hazards before they result in actual harm.

Question 5

Which process hazard analysis (PHA) method uses a structured 'what-if' questioning approach to identify ergonomic and process risks?

Accepted Answer

HAZOP

Answer

HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) uses systematic 'what-if' guide words to identify how deviations from design intent can cause hazardous conditions.

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CPE CPE Safety, Risk Management & Regulations Questions and Answers 2