CSS Risk & Hazard Control 3

Question 1

Which OSHA standard requires employers to implement a Hazard Communication program including Safety Data Sheets?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.1200

Answer

29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication Standard, or HazCom) requires chemical manufacturers and employers to communicate chemical hazards through SDSs, labels, and training.

Question 2

A fault tree analysis (FTA) is a hazard analysis technique that works by:

Accepted Answer

Starting with a top-level undesired event and working backward to identify root causes

Answer

FTA uses a top-down, deductive approach — beginning with an undesired event and using logic gates to trace all possible causal paths leading to it.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes an 'imminent danger' situation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A condition where there is reasonable certainty that death or serious harm could occur immediately

Answer

OSHA defines imminent danger as any condition or practice where there is a reasonable expectation that death or serious physical harm could occur before normal enforcement procedures can protect workers.

Question 4

The 'bowtie' risk model differs from traditional risk assessment because it:

Accepted Answer

Visualizes both the causes leading to a hazard event and the consequences following it simultaneously

Answer

The bowtie model shows threat pathways on the left (causes) and consequence pathways on the right, with the hazardous event in the center, providing a comprehensive view of risk.

Question 5

Administrative controls differ from engineering controls primarily because they:

Accepted Answer

Rely on human behavior and procedural changes rather than physical modifications

Answer

Administrative controls manage exposure through policies, procedures, training, and work scheduling rather than physically modifying the hazard source.

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CSS Risk & Hazard Control 3