Emergency and Risk Management Flashcards

Safety managers will use this control measure in conjunction with work practice controls to eliminate or reduce exposure to a hazard:

Answer: Personal Protective Equipment

Explanation: Safety managers often use personal protective equipment (PPE) alongside work practice controls to mitigate hazards. PPE provides a necessary barrier between the worker and potential hazards when engineering and administrative controls alone are insufficient to eliminate risks completely. This ensures a safer working environment by minimizing exposure to dangerous conditions.

The three standard control measure strategies include all of the following, except:

Answer: Educational controls

Explanation: Engineering controls: These involve making physical changes to the workplace to eliminate or reduce hazards. Management - work practice controls: These involve changing the way tasks are performed to reduce exposure to hazards. Personal protective equipment (PPE): This involves using gear to protect individuals from exposure to hazards. Educational controls, while important for training and raising awareness, are not considered one of the primary standard control measures for hazard control.

Safety management deals with qualified:

Answer: Prevention of an accident

Explanation: Safety management primarily focuses on preventing accidents and ensuring the well-being of individuals, property, and the environment by implementing proactive measures and protocols to minimize risks and hazards.

Which of the following is not an inventory?

Answer: Machines

Explanation: Machines are typically considered assets rather than inventory. Inventory usually refers to goods or materials held by a business for the purpose of resale or use in production. Machines, on the other hand, are typically considered fixed assets and are not held for sale or used directly in the production of goods for sale.

The fire triangle does not include:

Answer: Temperature

Explanation: The fire triangle comprises three elements necessary for a fire to occur: oxygen, fuel, and heat. Temperature is not considered one of the elements because it is a result of the heat generated during the fire's combustion process, rather than a separate component necessary for the fire to start and sustain itself.

An activity in which people practice leaving a place quickly is called ___________.

Answer: fire drill

Explanation: A fire drill is an organized practice of the evacuation procedure in case of a fire or other emergency. It involves simulating the process of quickly and safely leaving a place, such as a building or workplace, to ensure that individuals are prepared and familiar with the evacuation routes and procedures.

Which is not included in the causes of accidents due to workers?

Answer: Overconfidence

Explanation: "Overconfidence" is not typically included in the causes of accidents due to workers. Overconfidence can lead to a lack of caution or complacency, potentially increasing the risk of accidents.

Injury without showing external signs is:

Answer: Internal

Explanation: Injuries without external signs refer to internal injuries, which occur inside the body and may not be immediately visible on the surface. These injuries can be serious and may require medical attention even though there are no outward signs of trauma.

Work permit is issued by ______.

Answer: the department where maintenance activity is going to take place

Explanation: Work permits are typically issued by the department or personnel responsible for overseeing the specific maintenance or repair activity that is going to take place. This ensures that the work is conducted safely and in compliance with relevant regulations and procedures.

Which of the following qualifies as a health provision?

Answer: Cleanliness

Explanation: Cleanliness qualifies as a health provision. Maintaining cleanliness in the workplace helps prevent the spread of germs, reduces the risk of accidents, and contributes to overall health and well-being.

Most of the industrial accidents are:

Answer: preventable

Explanation: Most industrial accidents are preventable through the implementation of proper safety protocols, training, hazard identification, and risk management strategies. While it may not be possible to eliminate all risks entirely, proactive measures can significantly reduce the likelihood of accidents occurring in the workplace.