Hazardous Substances Emergency Procedures Risk Assessment

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What method is suggested to evaluate risks in the provided text?

  • Semi-quantitative risk assessment (correct)
  • Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
  • Quantitative risk assessment
  • Qualitative risk assessment

What does the Risk Code of '3' signify in the context of the text?

  • Further evaluation/consultation should be considered
  • STOP - Determine an alternative solution (correct)
  • No risk involved
  • Proceed with caution

Which level of 'SEVERITY' is associated with the description 'Injury requiring first aid' in the text?

  • 1
  • 2 (correct)
  • Unlikely
  • 3

In the provided text, what is suggested if the risk assessment results in all risks being categorized as 'Low'?

<p>Proceed with caution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of estimating the risk after control measures (residual risk) in the risk assessment process described in the text?

<p>To determine if any injury risks remain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which specific type of risk assessment approach is implied by using both qualitative and quantitative factors in determining risk codes?

<p>Semi-quantitative risk assessment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?

<p>To identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context provided, what does 'Recognize' refer to in the job safety process?

<p>Identifying what is involved in the job that can cause harm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of risk assessment categorizes risks based on severity and likelihood but without assigning numerical values?

<p>Qualitative risk assessment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between semi-quantitative and quantitative risk assessments?

<p>Semi-quantitative involves assigning numerical values, while quantitative does not (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should learnings from risk assessments be shared with others according to the provided context?

<p>At both post-outage and team meetings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?

<p>To identify hazards and risks associated with a specific job (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a qualitative risk assessment, what are the two key factors typically included in a risk matrix?

<p>Probability and impact (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a semi-quantitative risk assessment involve?

<p>Using numerical values to assess the risks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a quantitative risk assessment differ from a qualitative one?

<p>Quantitative assessments involve assigning numerical values to risks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus during a Quantitative risk assessment?

<p>Assigning numerical values to risks for precise evaluation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of risk assessment is concerned with categorizing risks into likelihood and severity categories?

<p>Qualitative risk assessment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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