Hazard Identification & Assessment Flashcards
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A Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) is a type of which analytical approach?
Answer: Deductive, top-down analysis
FTA is a deductive, top-down method that starts with an undesired event (top event) and works backward to identify root causes using logic gates.
Which term describes the probability that exposure to a hazard will result in injury or illness?
Answer: Risk likelihood
Risk likelihood (probability) quantifies how probable it is that a given hazard exposure will cause harm under defined conditions.
OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)) requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause what?
Answer: Death or serious physical harm
The General Duty Clause requires employers to address recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.
When conducting a baseline hazard survey, which source of information is MOST useful for identifying chemical hazards?
Answer: Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Safety Data Sheets provide detailed chemical composition, health hazards, exposure limits, and handling precautions for hazardous substances.
In a risk assessment, 'residual risk' refers to the risk that remains after:
Answer: Controls have been implemented
Residual risk is the level of risk that persists after all feasible controls have been applied, which must be managed or accepted.
Which method involves workers systematically examining a checklist of potential hazards specific to their work area?
Answer: Safety inspection checklist
Safety inspection checklists provide a structured list of known hazards that workers or safety personnel systematically verify during workplace walkthroughs.
The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) standardizes which aspect of chemical hazard communication?
Answer: Hazard classification and labeling
GHS standardizes criteria for classifying chemical hazards and the format of labels and SDSs to ensure consistent global communication.