NCT Risk Assessment & Mitigation 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Attempting to start the equipment after applying lockout devices

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Analyze route scheduling and driver fatigue patterns during that window

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Annual/periodic vehicle inspection

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Performing lifts with a technician positioned under the raised vehicle

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Capturing leading indicators before incidents cause harm

Answer

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

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