12 Questions
What was the root cause of the Challenger Space Shuttle explosion?
A shortcoming in hazard assessment
How many crew members lost their lives in the Challenger Space Shuttle explosion?
7
What could have prevented the Chernobyl Disaster according to the text?
Proper reactor design
Why did The Herald of Free Enterprise sink?
Unsealed bow doors
What caused the Marcopper Mining Disaster?
A fractured drainage tunnel releasing mine tailings
'Immense and irreparable' environmental damage was a result of which disaster?
Marcopper Mining Disaster
What is the main aim of safety management?
To reduce the possibility of harm to workers to an acceptable level
What is a hazard?
Anything that has the potential to cause harm or damage
What does safety management aim to do in the workplace?
Reduce risks below acceptable levels
Why are some accidents preventable, according to the text?
Due to negligence or incompetence
What defines an accident in the context of safety management?
An unplanned event resulting in harm or damage
What differentiates safety from risk in the workplace?
Safety aims to reduce harm, whereas risk addresses potential harm from hazards
Test your knowledge of famous accident cases from history, such as the Challenger Space Shuttle explosion and the Chernobyl Disaster. Learn about the causes, consequences, and contributing factors of these well-known accidents.
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