Workplace Safety Management and Risk Control Flashcards
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Which of the following describes a 'safety culture' in an organization?
Answer: The shared values, beliefs, and behaviors related to safety that employees exhibit
Safety culture is the collective attitudes and behaviors that determine how safety is prioritized and practiced throughout an organization.
A confined space that contains a hazardous atmosphere or other serious safety hazard is classified under OSHA as a:
Answer: Permit-required confined space
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 defines a permit-required confined space as one with potential for hazardous atmospheres, engulfment, or other recognized serious hazards.
What is the primary difference between a 'hazard' and a 'risk' in safety terminology?
Answer: A hazard is the potential source of harm; risk is the likelihood and severity of that harm occurring
A hazard is the source or condition with potential to cause harm, while risk combines the probability of occurrence with the severity of consequences.
OSHA requires that employers report a worker fatality to OSHA within:
Answer: 8 hours
Under 29 CFR 1904.39, employers must report all work-related fatalities to OSHA within 8 hours of learning of the event.
Which safety management system standard provides a framework for occupational health and safety management systems and was published by ISO?
Answer: ISO 45001
ISO 45001:2018 is the international standard specifying requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system.
In a safety audit, what is the main distinction between an 'audit' and an 'inspection'?
Answer: An audit evaluates the management system and its effectiveness; an inspection examines physical conditions for compliance
Audits systematically evaluate whether the safety management system is working effectively, while inspections focus on identifying physical hazards and compliance issues.
Which element of a Safety Management System (SMS) focuses on identifying what could go wrong before it does?
Answer: Safety risk management
Safety risk management involves proactively identifying hazards, analyzing the associated risks, and implementing controls to prevent incidents.