Essentials of Safety Management Flashcards
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Which element of a safety program is MOST effective for identifying unsafe behaviors before an incident occurs?
Answer: Behavioral observation programs
Behavioral observation programs proactively identify at-risk behaviors and intervene before incidents occur.
An organization's safety culture is BEST described as:
Answer: The shared values, beliefs, and behaviors that shape how safety is managed
Safety culture encompasses the shared values, beliefs, and norms that collectively influence safety-related behavior throughout an organization.
What does a high DART rate indicate about a company's safety performance?
Answer: The company has a high frequency of serious injuries causing days away, restricted duty, or job transfer
DART (Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred) rate reflects how often serious injuries occur that prevent workers from performing their normal duties.
Which risk control method involves substituting a hazardous chemical with a less hazardous one?
Answer: Substitution
Substitution replaces a hazardous substance or process with a safer alternative, addressing the hazard at its source.
A safety manager wants to evaluate the effectiveness of a training program. Which method provides the MOST direct measure of behavioral change?
Answer: On-the-job observation of task performance
Observing actual on-the-job performance directly measures whether training has changed behavior in the real work environment.
What is the role of a 'leading indicator' in safety performance measurement?
Answer: It predicts future performance by tracking proactive safety activities
Leading indicators measure proactive safety activities (e.g., inspections, training completions) that predict and influence future safety outcomes.
An employer implements a lockout/tagout program. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, how often must periodic inspections of energy control procedures be conducted?
Answer: Annually
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 requires annual periodic inspections of each energy control procedure to ensure its adequacy and employee proficiency.