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Hazard Identification & Assessment Flashcards

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  1. A workplace change analysis (change management review) is PRIMARILY conducted to identify hazards introduced by:

    Answer: Modifications to processes, equipment, or materials

    Change analysis examines modifications—to processes, equipment, chemicals, or procedures—to identify new hazards before they result in incidents.

  2. Which of the following is an example of a leading indicator used in hazard identification programs?

    Answer: Near-miss reports submitted

    Near-miss reports are leading indicators because they signal hazards before harm occurs, allowing proactive intervention rather than reactive response.

  3. During a HAZOP study, a 'guide word' such as 'MORE' applied to a process parameter like flow indicates:

    Answer: Flow is higher than the design intention

    In HAZOP, the guide word 'MORE' combined with 'flow' generates the deviation 'more flow than intended,' prompting analysis of its causes and consequences.

  4. What does the acronym 'ALARP' stand for in risk management?

    Answer: As Low As Reasonably Practicable

    ALARP means reducing risk to a level 'As Low As Reasonably Practicable,' balancing risk reduction against the cost, time, and effort required.

  5. A safety professional observes workers repeatedly bending and twisting while lifting heavy boxes from floor level. This PRIMARILY represents which category of hazard?

    Answer: Ergonomic hazard

    Repetitive bending, twisting, and heavy lifting are ergonomic hazards that can cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) over time.

  6. Which federal agency is primarily responsible for establishing permissible exposure limits (PELs) for workplace chemical hazards?

    Answer: OSHA

    OSHA establishes and enforces Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) as legally enforceable standards for airborne chemical concentrations in the workplace.

  7. A 'bowtie diagram' in risk management visually represents:

    Answer: Causes leading to a hazardous event and consequences following it

    A bowtie diagram combines a fault tree (left side, causes) and event tree (right side, consequences) around a central hazardous event, showing prevention and mitigation barriers.