CSP Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?

Accepted Answer

To identify, analyze, and control hazards associated with specific job tasks before work begins

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To calculate workers' compensation premiums for specific job tasks

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To document the number of injuries that occurred during a specific job task

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To establish production quotas for workers performing hazardous tasks

Question 2

In a risk assessment matrix, what two factors are combined to determine overall risk level?

Accepted Answer

Probability (likelihood) and consequence (severity)

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Cost and duration

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Frequency and severity

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Number of exposed workers and regulatory penalties

Question 3

According to the hierarchy of controls, which control method is considered most effective for reducing hazards?

Accepted Answer

Elimination of the hazard

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Administrative controls

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Personal protective equipment (PPE)

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Engineering controls

Question 4

What does FMEA stand for, and what is it primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis — identifying how components can fail and the resulting impacts

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Fatal Measurement and Error Analysis — analyzing post-incident fatality causes

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Facility Management and Environmental Assessment — auditing facility environmental conditions

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Federal Method of Equipment Auditing — regulatory compliance inspections of equipment

Question 5

A 'near miss' (also called a close call) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

An unplanned event that did not result in injury or damage but had the potential to do so

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An incident that resulted in minor injuries requiring only first aid treatment

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A safety violation observed by a supervisor but not reported to OSHA

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An incident where a worker came within 3 feet of a hazardous energy source

Question 6

Which hazard identification method uses structured 'What-If' questions to systematically evaluate potential process deviations?

Accepted Answer

What-If Analysis

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Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

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Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)

Question 7

What is the key distinction between a 'hazard' and a 'risk' in safety terminology?

Accepted Answer

A hazard is any source of potential harm; risk is the probability and severity of harm occurring from that hazard

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A hazard is always physical; a risk is always chemical or biological

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A hazard applies to property damage only; risk applies to personal injury only

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A hazard is identified by workers; risk is calculated exclusively by safety engineers