Risk Assessment & Mitigation Flashcards

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (Lockout/Tagout), a technician must verify zero-energy state by:

Answer: Attempting to start the equipment after applying lockout devices

LOTO procedures require an attempt to actuate the equipment after applying energy-isolating devices to confirm zero energy state.

A fleet safety audit reveals that 60% of rear-end collisions occur between 3–5 PM. The MOST targeted mitigation would be to:

Answer: Analyze route scheduling and driver fatigue patterns during that window

Analyzing route scheduling and fatigue during the identified high-risk window addresses the root cause before investing in broad equipment changes.

Which type of fleet inspection is specifically designed to identify latent defects not visible during routine pre-trip checks?

Answer: Annual/periodic vehicle inspection

Annual/periodic inspections use systematic procedures and specialized tools to uncover latent defects that daily visual checks typically miss.

When assessing the risk of a hydraulic lift failure, which condition increases BOTH likelihood and severity simultaneously?

Answer: Performing lifts with a technician positioned under the raised vehicle

Positioning personnel under a raised load increases both the probability of injury if a failure occurs and the severity of that injury.

A 'near-miss' reporting program primarily mitigates risk by:

Answer: Capturing leading indicators before incidents cause harm

Near-miss data are leading indicators that reveal hazards and system weaknesses before they result in injuries or property damage.

Which factor MOST significantly elevates risk when a fleet vehicle is operated in a school zone?

Answer: Higher probability of encountering unpredictable pedestrian behavior

School zones present elevated pedestrian risk due to children's unpredictable movements and limited traffic awareness.

The purpose of a vehicle risk scoring matrix in fleet management is to:

Answer: Prioritize maintenance and replacement decisions based on quantified risk

A risk scoring matrix quantifies vehicle condition, age, and incident history so fleet managers can objectively prioritize resources.