Audit Principles and Safety Systems Quiz

A theory that states that most accidents and injuries involve energy transfer between objects or people.

A project management approach that involves a structured cycle of defining, initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing project tasks.

A visual chart used to plan, manage, and control projects with a clear beginning and end. It shows tasks, durations, and dependencies.

An international system for classifying and communicating chemical hazards. It provides standardized label elements and safety data sheets.

A document that provides comprehensive information about the hazards of a chemical substance and how to handle it safely. It's a key component of the GHS.

Visual symbols used on GHS labels to convey hazard information. Each pictogram represents a specific hazard class.

Words on GHS labels used to emphasize the severity of hazards based on the material's hazard class. Examples include 'Danger' or 'Warning'.

Areas where an organization is not meeting the requirements of a standard.

Items that raise concerns but have not yet been formally classified as nonconformances.

Practices observed in other organizations that an auditor believes could be beneficial to implement.

The process of dividing accidents into different categories based on their severity and impact.

Costs associated with an accident that are not covered by insurance.

The cost of an accident that is directly related to medical expenses and worker compensation.

Costs associated with an accident that are not directly related to medical expenses and worker compensation.

The ratio of direct costs to indirect costs associated with accidents, typically around 4:1.

The ratio of unsafe acts to unsafe conditions as the root cause of accidents, typically around 88:10:2.

The obligation of auditors to report truthfully and accurately on the financial information they examine, ensuring that all relevant information is disclosed.

The auditor's commitment to applying professional judgment and diligence in conducting the audit, using appropriate skills and techniques.

The principle that auditors must protect confidential information obtained during the audit process, and it's paramount for maintaining trust and integrity.

The foundation of impartiality and objectivity in auditing. It ensures that auditors are unbiased in their judgments and conclusions, free from conflicts of interest.

The systematic approach used in auditing to arrive at reliable conclusions. It involves gathering, evaluating, and documenting verifiable evidence.

A program where employers and workers collaborate to systematically improve workplace health and safety management.

The highest level of VPP recognition, awarded to companies with a well-functioning, constantly improving safety system.

A VPP recognition awarded to companies with a strong safety control system and continuous improvement efforts, with participation from all levels of the organization.

The ongoing process of improving performance over time, even if the areas or methods of improvement change.

Smaller, more achievable improvements that are easier to implement and manage, compared to a single large-scale project.

The proactive measures taken to prevent or reduce losses from accidents, injuries, illnesses, and property damage.

The combination of how severe a risk is and how likely it is to happen.

Any real or potential condition that could cause harm to people, damage to equipment, or environmental damage.

A structured approach to managing multiple safety systems within an organization.

A high-level framework that establishes the overall safety management strategy and policies.

A systematic, documented assessment to determine if an organization's activities meet specific criteria.

An organization's internal review of its own management systems to ensure effectiveness and identify improvement areas.

An audit conducted by a party outside the organization, such as a customer or another external entity.

A third-party organization accredited to audit and certify an organization's conformance to a standard (e.g., ISO 9001).

Auditing two or more management systems of different disciplines (e.g., quality, environment, safety) together.

A joint effort between two or more auditing organizations to audit a single auditee.

A visual tool that shows the relative frequency of causes or problems in decreasing order of importance. Often used to identify the 20% that causes 80% of issues.

The principle that 80% of effects come from 20% of causes. Used to prioritize efforts and focus on the most impactful factors.