Safety & Risk Management Flashcards
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In lean environments, what role does standardized work play in workplace safety?
Answer: It establishes the safest known method as the baseline for every worker to follow
Standardized work captures the current best-known safe method for each task, reducing variability that could lead to accidents or injuries.
What is 'residual risk' in the context of safety risk management?
Answer: The risk that remains after all feasible controls have been applied
Residual risk is the remaining level of risk after all risk controls and mitigation measures have been implemented and accounted for.
Which of the following best describes a 'leading indicator' in safety management?
Answer: Rate of near-miss reporting and hazard identification
Leading indicators are proactive, preventive measures (like near-miss reports and hazard observations) that predict and prevent future safety incidents.
In lean safety, an Andon cord or signal is used to:
Answer: Allow any worker to immediately stop the line when a safety or quality problem is detected
The Andon system empowers any team member to halt production instantly when they detect a safety or quality issue, embodying lean's stop-and-fix philosophy.
When conducting a risk assessment using a risk matrix, a hazard rated 'high likelihood' and 'high severity' should be:
Answer: Addressed immediately with the most effective controls available
High likelihood combined with high severity places a risk in the highest priority zone of a risk matrix, requiring immediate corrective action.
Which lean principle supports the idea that safety improvements should be sustained over the long term and not revert to old habits?
Answer: Standardize-Do-Check-Act (SDCA) cycle
The SDCA cycle (Standardize-Do-Check-Act) ensures that safety improvements are standardized and maintained, preventing regression to previous unsafe practices.
In lean risk management, 'risk transfer' is best illustrated by:
Answer: Purchasing liability insurance for a high-risk activity
Risk transfer shifts the financial consequences of a risk to another party (e.g., an insurer), without eliminating the hazard itself.