Workplace Safety Management and Risk Control Flashcards

Which risk control method is considered most effective in the hierarchy of controls?

Answer: Elimination of the hazard

Elimination removes the hazard entirely and is the highest level of control in the hierarchy.

A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is BEST conducted at which point in a project lifecycle?

Answer: During the planning phase before work begins

Conducting a JHA during planning allows hazards to be designed out or controlled before workers are exposed.

What does the acronym 'LOTO' stand for in workplace safety?

Answer: Lockout/Tagout

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures control hazardous energy during equipment servicing and maintenance.

Which document formally assigns safety responsibilities to line managers and supervisors?

Answer: Safety policy statement

A safety policy statement defines organizational commitments and assigns responsibilities throughout the management hierarchy.

In a bow-tie risk model, what does the 'left side' (before the top event) represent?

Answer: Threats and preventive barriers

The left side of a bow-tie diagram shows threats and the preventive controls that stop them from causing the top event.

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132, employers must provide PPE at what cost to the employee?

Answer: No cost to the employee

OSHA requires employers to provide required PPE at no cost to workers, with limited exceptions for everyday clothing.

What is the primary purpose of a management of change (MOC) process in a safety management system?

Answer: To ensure changes in processes, equipment, or personnel are evaluated for new hazards

MOC ensures that any change is reviewed before implementation so new or modified hazards can be identified and controlled.