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What was the root cause of the Challenger Space Shuttle explosion?

An error in fuel calculations

An unexpected meteor strike

A shortcoming in hazard assessment (correct)

A failure of communication between teams

How many crew members lost their lives in the Challenger Space Shuttle explosion?

7 (correct)

What could have prevented the Chernobyl Disaster according to the text?

Proper reactor design (correct)

Increased government funding

Improved communication protocols

Advanced satellite technology

Why did The Herald of Free Enterprise sink?

Unsealed bow doors Signup and view all the answers

What caused the Marcopper Mining Disaster?

A fractured drainage tunnel releasing mine tailings Signup and view all the answers

'Immense and irreparable' environmental damage was a result of which disaster?

Marcopper Mining Disaster Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of safety management?

To reduce the possibility of harm to workers to an acceptable level Signup and view all the answers

What is a hazard?

Anything that has the potential to cause harm or damage Signup and view all the answers

What does safety management aim to do in the workplace?

Reduce risks below acceptable levels Signup and view all the answers

Why are some accidents preventable, according to the text?

Due to negligence or incompetence Signup and view all the answers

What defines an accident in the context of safety management?

An unplanned event resulting in harm or damage Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates safety from risk in the workplace?

Safety aims to reduce harm, whereas risk addresses potential harm from hazards Signup and view all the answers