F80 F80 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment 2

Question 1

Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in fire prevention?

Accepted Answer

To systematically identify potential hazards associated with each step of a task

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To assign blame after an incident

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To determine insurance premiums for a facility

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To schedule routine maintenance activities

Question 2

When conducting a fire risk assessment, what does the term 'likelihood' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The probability that a fire hazard will result in an actual fire event

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The total cost of potential fire damage

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The number of occupants in a building

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The age of the fire suppression system

Question 3

A fire inspector identifies exposed electrical wiring near combustible storage materials. How should this be classified in a risk matrix?

Accepted Answer

High likelihood, high consequence

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Low likelihood, low consequence

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Low likelihood, high consequence

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No risk since wiring is common in buildings

Question 4

What is the MOST important factor to evaluate first when assessing fire risk in an occupied building?

Accepted Answer

Life safety and occupant vulnerability

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The color of the exit signs

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The brand of fire extinguishers installed

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The date of the last fire drill

Question 5

Which hazard identification method involves tracing potential failure sequences from an initiating event to their consequences?

Accepted Answer

Event tree analysis

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Fault tree analysis

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Checklist inspection

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Pre-incident planning

Question 6

During a risk assessment, an inspector finds that a warehouse lacks automatic sprinkler coverage. What type of risk factor does this represent?

Accepted Answer

A fire protection deficiency

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An ignition hazard

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A fuel load hazard

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An occupancy classification error