Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Flashcards
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Under OSHA's General Duty Clause, employers are required to:
Answer: Furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm
Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, the General Duty Clause, requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized serious hazards.
Which of the following best describes a 'leading indicator' in workplace safety?
Answer: Frequency of safety training completed before incidents occur
Leading indicators are proactive measures, such as training completion rates, that predict future safety performance rather than reporting past incidents.
When conducting a facility walk-through for hazard identification, which approach is most effective?
Answer: Observe tasks during normal operations using a systematic checklist
A systematic walk-through during normal operations using a checklist captures actual conditions and behaviors that might be missed by other methods.
Which type of hazard involves viruses, bacteria, or other biological agents that can cause illness?
Answer: Biological hazard
Biological hazards include microorganisms and other living agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that pose health risks.
A 'fault tree analysis' (FTA) is best described as:
Answer: A top-down graphical method that traces the causes of an undesired event
Fault tree analysis starts with an undesired event and works backward to identify root causes using a tree-shaped logical diagram.
Which factor does NOT typically affect the severity rating in a risk assessment?
Answer: Color of the safety signs posted near the hazard
Sign color is an administrative communication tool and does not directly affect the actual severity of potential harm from a hazard.
In the context of process safety management (PSM), a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) is required for:
Answer: Facilities that handle highly hazardous chemicals above threshold quantities
OSHA's PSM standard (29 CFR 1910.119) requires a PHA for facilities that hold highly hazardous chemicals at or above specified threshold quantities.