SAF Hazard Identification & Assessment 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which technique uses structured 'What If?' questions to systematically identify potential hazards in a process?
- HAZOP
- WHAT-IF Analysis (Correct answer)
- Fault Tree Analysis
- FMEA
Correct answer: WHAT-IF Analysis
WHAT-IF Analysis uses brainstormed questions beginning with 'What if…' to uncover potential deviations and their consequences.
Question 2: A safety professional notices a frayed electrical cord in a production area. This is best classified as which type of hazard?
- Chemical hazard
- Ergonomic hazard
- Physical hazard (Correct answer)
- Psychosocial hazard
Correct answer: Physical hazard
A frayed electrical cord is a physical hazard because it presents a risk of electrical shock or fire through a tangible, physical condition.
Question 3: In the hierarchy of controls, which option is considered the most effective at eliminating a hazard?
- Administrative controls
- PPE
- Engineering controls
- Elimination (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Elimination
Elimination removes the hazard entirely from the workplace, making it the most effective control at the top of the hierarchy.
Question 4: During a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), what is the FIRST step a safety professional should take?
- Identify hazards for each task step
- Select the job to be analyzed (Correct answer)
- Determine preventive measures
- List all employees involved
Correct answer: Select the job to be analyzed
The first step in a JHA is selecting which job or task to analyze, typically prioritizing those with high injury rates or significant consequences.
Question 5: Risk priority in a risk matrix is determined by combining which two factors?
- Frequency and duration
- Likelihood and severity (Correct answer)
- Exposure and controls
- Hazard type and location
Correct answer: Likelihood and severity
A risk matrix plots the likelihood (probability) of a hazard occurring against the severity (consequence) of the resulting harm to prioritize risks.
Question 6: Which standard provides OSHA's guidelines for Hazard Communication (HazCom) and requires Safety Data Sheets?
- 29 CFR 1910.132
- 29 CFR 1910.147
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1926.59
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.1200
29 CFR 1910.1200 is OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, mandating SDSs, container labeling, and employee training on chemical hazards.
Question 7: A hazard that arises from excessive workload, lack of control, or workplace conflict is categorized as what type of hazard?
- Biological hazard
- Ergonomic hazard
- Psychosocial hazard (Correct answer)
- Chemical hazard
Correct answer: Psychosocial hazard
Psychosocial hazards stem from work organization, social environment, and management practices that can cause psychological or physical harm.
SAF Hazard Identification & Assessment 2
Which technique uses structured 'What If?' questions to systematically identify potential hazards in a process?