SAF Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification 2

Question 1

Which risk assessment methodology uses a numerical matrix to combine the likelihood of an event with its potential severity?

Accepted Answer

Risk matrix scoring

Answer

A risk matrix scoring system assigns numerical values to likelihood and severity, then multiplies or combines them to produce a risk score.

Question 2

A 'near-miss' incident is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

An unplanned event that did not result in harm but had the potential to do so

Answer

A near-miss is an unplanned event with no injury or damage that, under slightly different circumstances, could have caused harm.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an administrative control for hazard mitigation?

Accepted Answer

Rotating workers to limit exposure time

Answer

Administrative controls include work practice changes such as job rotation, shift limits, and written procedures rather than physical modifications.

Question 4

In a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), what is the FIRST step?

Accepted Answer

Determine the job to be analyzed

Answer

The first step in a JHA is selecting and describing the specific job or task to be analyzed before breaking it into steps.

Question 5

Residual risk is defined as the risk that remains AFTER:

Accepted Answer

Controls have been implemented

Answer

Residual risk is the level of risk that persists after all practicable control measures have been put in place.

(SAF) Safety Assessment Federation Certification Practice Test