Accident Case Examples
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What was a contributing factor to the Challenger Space Shuttle explosion?

  • Lack of proper environmental laws
  • Failure of communication between teams (correct)
  • Improper reactor design
  • Vested political interests

    • Which accident could have been prevented if the reactor was designed properly?

  • Marcopper Mining Disaster
  • The Herald of Free Enterprise
  • Chernobyl Disaster (correct)
  • Challenger Space Shuttle Explosion

    • What was the primary cause of the Herald of Free Enterprise accident?

  • Lack of proper environmental laws
  • Improper reactor design
  • Inner and outer bow doors not being shut (correct)
  • Failure of communication between teams

    • What led to the discharge of 1.6 million cubic meters of tailings in the Marcopper Mining Disaster?

    <p>Fracture in the drainage tunnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which accident resulted in drastic reforms in the country's mining policy?

    <p>Marcopper Mining Disaster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common root cause shared by both the Challenger Space Shuttle explosion and the Marcopper Mining Disaster?

    <p>Vested political interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of safety management in the workplace?

    <p>To reduce and maintain harm to workers and property at an acceptable level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text define as an 'accident' in the context of safety management?

    <p>An event that results in physical harm to an individual or property damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a 'hazard' and a 'risk' according to the text?

    <p>Hazard is potential harm, while risk is the likelihood of harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe accidents that could have been prevented?

    <p>As occurrences due to negligence or ignored signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highlighted as the consequence of assigning crucial tasks to unqualified individuals?

    <p>Unnecessary and disastrous consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mentality is criticized in the text for potentially devaluing safety in the workplace?

    <p>The mentality of prioritizing business over safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

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