Occupational Health and Safety Management

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of cut-off switches in risk reduction?

To enhance early detection of hazards
To insulate wires effectively
To prevent the preconditions of loss (correct)
To limit fire damage in buildings

Which element is critical for achieving the objectives of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS)?

Individual accountability for all employees
Regular employee surveys on job satisfaction
Strict penalization for safety violations
Interrelated elements that support safety objectives (correct)

What is the primary function of sprinkler systems in risk reduction strategies?

To compartmentalize spaces in a building effectively
To facilitate the early discovery of loss producing events (correct)
To completely eliminate all fire hazards
To insulate the premises from electrical faults

What is a significant benefit of using fire doors in a building?

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Which of the following options best characterizes a 'precondition for a loss' in an occupational setting?

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Preconditions for loss

Factors that increase the likelihood of a loss occurring. For example, badly insulated wires that can cause a fire.

Prevention of loss

Measures taken to prevent the preconditions of loss from occurring. For example, using cut-off switches to prevent electrical fires.

Early discovery of loss producing events

Systems designed to detect and alert of loss-producing events as early as possible. For example, sprinkler systems that activate when there is a fire.

Limiting loss

Steps taken to limit the extent of damage or loss once an event has occurred. For example, fire doors that contain the spread of fire or compartmentalization to isolate the damaged area.

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Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS)

A systematic framework that organizations use to manage and improve safety and health in the workplace, including policies, procedures, and processes.

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Study Notes

Risk Reduction

Loss prevention is a type of risk reduction.
Four basic categories of loss prevention include:
- Preconditions for losses (e.g., faulty wiring).
- Preventing losses; loss-preventing devices (e.g., cut-off switches).
- Early detection of loss-causing events (e.g., sprinkler systems).
- Limiting the extent of losses (e.g., fire doors, compartmentalization).
Hazard: a condition or circumstance that can cause injury, illness, or death.
Incident: an event where a work-related injury, illness, or fatality occurs.
Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS): a set of interconnected elements to support occupational health and safety goals.
Risk: estimation of the likelihood and severity of hazardous events or exposures.