Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
Answer: To identify, analyze, and control hazards associated with specific job tasks before work begins
A JHA systematically identifies and evaluates hazards in each step of a task so controls can be implemented before injuries occur.
In a risk assessment matrix, what two factors are combined to determine overall risk level?
Answer: Probability (likelihood) and consequence (severity)
Risk is classically defined as a function of probability (likelihood of occurrence) and consequence (severity of harm), which are combined in a risk matrix to prioritize hazards.
According to the hierarchy of controls, which control method is considered most effective for reducing hazards?
Answer: Elimination of the hazard
Elimination — physically removing the hazard — is at the top of the hierarchy of controls because it completely removes the risk rather than just mitigating it.
What does FMEA stand for, and what is it primarily used for?
Answer: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis — identifying how components can fail and the resulting impacts
FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) is a systematic technique for identifying all possible failure modes of a system, their causes, and their effects on system performance.
A 'near miss' (also called a close call) is best described as:
Answer: An unplanned event that did not result in injury or damage but had the potential to do so
A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage but had the potential to — investigating these events is critical for preventing future incidents.
Which hazard identification method uses structured 'What-If' questions to systematically evaluate potential process deviations?
Answer: What-If Analysis
What-If Analysis is a brainstorming technique where a team asks 'What if...?' questions about process deviations to identify potential hazards and their consequences.
What is the key distinction between a 'hazard' and a 'risk' in safety terminology?
Answer: A hazard is any source of potential harm; risk is the probability and severity of harm occurring from that hazard
A hazard is a source of potential harm (e.g., a wet floor), while risk is the combination of the likelihood and consequence of harm being realized from that hazard.