SAF Hazard Identification & Assessment 3

Question 1

A Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) is a type of which analytical approach?

Accepted Answer

Deductive, top-down analysis

Answer

FTA is a deductive, top-down method that starts with an undesired event (top event) and works backward to identify root causes using logic gates.

Question 2

Which term describes the probability that exposure to a hazard will result in injury or illness?

Accepted Answer

Risk likelihood

Answer

Risk likelihood (probability) quantifies how probable it is that a given hazard exposure will cause harm under defined conditions.

Question 3

OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)) requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause what?

Accepted Answer

Death or serious physical harm

Answer

The General Duty Clause requires employers to address recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.

Question 4

When conducting a baseline hazard survey, which source of information is MOST useful for identifying chemical hazards?

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Answer

Safety Data Sheets provide detailed chemical composition, health hazards, exposure limits, and handling precautions for hazardous substances.

Question 5

In a risk assessment, 'residual risk' refers to the risk that remains after:

Accepted Answer

Controls have been implemented

Answer

Residual risk is the level of risk that persists after all feasible controls have been applied, which must be managed or accepted.

(SAF) Safety Assessment Federation Certification Practice Test

(SAF) Safety Assessment Federation Certification Practice Test

SAF Hazard Identification & Assessment 3