Safety & Risk Management Flashcards

In lean safety management, what does the term 'near-miss' refer to?

Answer: An incident that could have resulted in harm but did not

A near-miss is an unplanned event that had the potential to cause injury or damage but did not, making it a critical learning opportunity in lean safety.

Which lean tool is most commonly used to investigate the root cause of a safety incident?

Answer: 5 Whys Analysis

The 5 Whys analysis iteratively asks 'why' to drill down from a safety incident's symptom to its true root cause.

What is the primary goal of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in a lean environment?

Answer: To identify and eliminate hazards before work begins

A JHA proactively breaks a job into steps to identify potential hazards and controls before work is performed, aligning with lean's prevention focus.

In risk management, 'likelihood' combined with 'severity' is used to determine:

Answer: The risk priority number or risk level

Risk level is calculated by multiplying (or combining) the likelihood of an event occurring with the severity of its potential consequences.

Which hierarchy of controls level is considered most effective for eliminating workplace hazards?

Answer: Elimination of the hazard

Elimination—physically removing the hazard from the workplace—is the most effective level of the hierarchy of controls.

In a lean organization, how should safety metrics be displayed to drive continuous improvement?

Answer: On visible visual management boards updated regularly

Visual management boards displaying safety metrics in real time make hazards and trends transparent to all team members, enabling quick corrective action.

What does OSHA's General Duty Clause require of employers?

Answer: To provide a workplace free from recognized serious hazards

OSHA's General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a place of employment free from recognized hazards that cause or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.