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Hazard Identification & Assessment Flashcards

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  1. Which technique uses structured 'What If?' questions to systematically identify potential hazards in a process?

    Answer: WHAT-IF Analysis

    WHAT-IF Analysis uses brainstormed questions beginning with 'What if…' to uncover potential deviations and their consequences.

  2. A safety professional notices a frayed electrical cord in a production area. This is best classified as which type of hazard?

    Answer: Physical hazard

    A frayed electrical cord is a physical hazard because it presents a risk of electrical shock or fire through a tangible, physical condition.

  3. In the hierarchy of controls, which option is considered the most effective at eliminating a hazard?

    Answer: Elimination

    Elimination removes the hazard entirely from the workplace, making it the most effective control at the top of the hierarchy.

  4. During a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), what is the FIRST step a safety professional should take?

    Answer: Select the job to be analyzed

    The first step in a JHA is selecting which job or task to analyze, typically prioritizing those with high injury rates or significant consequences.

  5. Risk priority in a risk matrix is determined by combining which two factors?

    Answer: Likelihood and severity

    A risk matrix plots the likelihood (probability) of a hazard occurring against the severity (consequence) of the resulting harm to prioritize risks.

  6. Which standard provides OSHA's guidelines for Hazard Communication (HazCom) and requires Safety Data Sheets?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1910.1200

    29 CFR 1910.1200 is OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, mandating SDSs, container labeling, and employee training on chemical hazards.

  7. A hazard that arises from excessive workload, lack of control, or workplace conflict is categorized as what type of hazard?

    Answer: Psychosocial hazard

    Psychosocial hazards stem from work organization, social environment, and management practices that can cause psychological or physical harm.