SAF Hazard Identification & Assessment 2

Question 1

Which technique uses structured 'What If?' questions to systematically identify potential hazards in a process?

Accepted Answer

WHAT-IF Analysis

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Physical hazard

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Select the job to be analyzed

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Likelihood and severity

Answer

A risk matrix plots the likelihood (probability) of a hazard occurring against the severity (consequence) of the resulting harm to prioritize risks.

(SAF) Safety Assessment Federation Certification Practice Test