Workplace Safety & Incident Prevention Flashcards

Under OSHA's Hierarchy of Controls, which control method is considered MOST effective at eliminating hazards?

Answer: Elimination

Elimination physically removes the hazard from the workplace and is the most effective control because the hazard no longer exists.

A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is BEST described as:

Answer: A systematic process identifying hazards associated with each step of a job task

A JHA breaks a job into steps, identifies hazards at each step, and recommends controls before work begins.

Which type of workplace inspection is performed without prior notice to employees or supervisors?

Answer: Unannounced inspection

Unannounced inspections reveal true day-to-day conditions rather than prepared appearances.

The 'Swiss Cheese Model' of accident causation illustrates that accidents occur when:

Answer: Multiple layers of defenses each have holes that simultaneously align

The model shows that each defense layer has gaps, and an accident occurs only when all gaps align to allow a hazard to reach a person.

Near-miss incidents should PRIMARILY be reported because they:

Answer: Provide an opportunity to identify and correct hazards before a serious incident occurs

Near misses reveal existing hazards and system failures, making them valuable leading indicators for preventing future injuries.

Which OSHA standard requires employers to implement a written Hazard Communication program?

Answer: 29 CFR 1910.1200

29 CFR 1910.1200, the Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), requires written programs, SDSs, and container labeling.

A 'leading indicator' in workplace safety is BEST defined as:

Answer: A proactive metric that predicts future safety performance

Leading indicators measure proactive activities (training completions, inspections, near-miss reports) that predict and prevent future incidents.