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What is the primary legal responsibility of a construction or manufacturing engineer regarding unsafe constructions?
What is the primary legal responsibility of a construction or manufacturing engineer regarding unsafe constructions?
Which of the following describes the nature of safety codes applicable in Canada?
Which of the following describes the nature of safety codes applicable in Canada?
The approach employed by GM to address their safety problems in the early 2000s was primarily:
The approach employed by GM to address their safety problems in the early 2000s was primarily:
In the GM case, what was the reduction in total recordable incidents per 100 workers?
In the GM case, what was the reduction in total recordable incidents per 100 workers?
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To confirm whether safety improvements have effectively impacted the plant, which method should be selected by a data engineer?
To confirm whether safety improvements have effectively impacted the plant, which method should be selected by a data engineer?
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Flashcards
Safety Codes in Canada
Safety Codes in Canada
These codes are constantly evolving and guide safe construction practices. They are not just the responsibility of organizations, but also represent legal obligations.
GM's Safety Approach
GM's Safety Approach
General Motors implemented a 'top-down' approach to address safety issues, meaning that changes originated from leadership and were cascaded downwards.
Lost Work Day Rates
Lost Work Day Rates
This metric measures the number of workdays lost due to workplace incidents. It helps assess the overall impact of safety measures.
Total Recordable Incidents
Total Recordable Incidents
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Data Engineer Validation
Data Engineer Validation
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Study Notes
Engineering Safety Codes and Practices
- Canadian safety codes are continually changing, not objective-based or the responsibility of specific organizations like the CSA or IEEE.
- A construction or manufacturing engineer has a legal responsibility to correct or report unsafe constructions.
GM Safety Improvements
- GM's approach to improving safety in the early 2000s was top-down.
- Lost work day rates decreased by 12 cases per 100 workers.
- Total recordable incidents decreased by 26 cases per 100 workers.
- To validate safety improvements, a data engineer should select a method allowing validation of the results.
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Description
Explore the essential safety codes and practices in engineering, including the responsibilities of engineers in construction and manufacturing. Learn about GM's top-down approach to safety improvements and the measurable impact on work day rates and incidents. This quiz will test your knowledge on both general safety codes and specific corporate practices.
