HSE Workplace Safety Management and Risk Control 3

Question 1

A quantitative risk assessment assigns a numerical probability to hazard events. Which tool is most commonly used for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

Answer

Fault Tree Analysis uses Boolean logic and probability values to calculate the likelihood of a top-level undesired event.

Question 2

Which of the following is a leading indicator of safety performance?

Accepted Answer

Percentage of safety observations completed on time

Answer

Leading indicators measure proactive safety activities (like observations) that predict future performance, unlike lagging indicators that count past incidents.

Question 3

OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)) requires employers to:

Accepted Answer

Furnish a workplace free from recognized serious hazards

Answer

The General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm.

Question 4

What is the minimum required content of an emergency action plan under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38?

Accepted Answer

Evacuation procedures and employee accounting methods

Answer

OSHA requires emergency action plans to include procedures for evacuation and a method for accounting for all employees after evacuation.

Question 5

In a risk matrix, a hazard rated as 'high likelihood' and 'minor severity' would typically fall into which risk category?

Accepted Answer

Medium

Answer

High frequency combined with low severity typically yields a medium risk rating, requiring planned corrective action.

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HSE Workplace Safety Management and Risk Control 3