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Which of the following best describes the role of cut-off switches in risk reduction?
Which of the following best describes the role of cut-off switches in risk reduction?
- To limit the impact of a loss event
- To prevent conditions that lead to loss (correct)
- To provide insulation for wires
- To discover loss events early
What is the primary purpose of fire doors in a risk reduction strategy?
What is the primary purpose of fire doors in a risk reduction strategy?
- To provide early detection of fire hazards
- To compartmentalize fire to prevent spread (correct)
- To insulate electrical systems
- To access emergency exits safely
What defines an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS)?
What defines an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS)?
- A collection of interrelated elements supporting health objectives (correct)
- A set of unrelated safety practices
- An isolated approach to risk identification
- A singular element focused on safety
Which of the following devices is NOT typically used for early discovery of loss-producing events?
Which of the following devices is NOT typically used for early discovery of loss-producing events?
Which option does NOT represent a precondition for a loss?
Which option does NOT represent a precondition for a loss?
Flashcards
Preconditions for a loss
Preconditions for a loss
Conditions that increase the likelihood of a negative event occurring.
Prevention of loss
Prevention of loss
Measures taken to prevent preconditions for a loss from happening.
Early discovery of loss producing events
Early discovery of loss producing events
Systems designed to detect potential losses at the earliest stage possible.
Limiting loss
Limiting loss
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Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS)
Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS)
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Study Notes
Risk Reduction
- Loss prevention is a type of risk reduction categorized into four basic types:
- Preconditions for loss (e.g., faulty wiring)
- Preventing loss (e.g., safety switches)
- Early loss detection (e.g., sprinklers)
- Limiting loss (e.g., fire doors)
- Hazard: A situation, circumstance, or inherent property capable of causing harm, injury, or death.
- Incident: An event where a work-related injury, illness, or fatality occurred or could have occurred.
- Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS): A set of interconnected elements supporting occupational safety objectives.
- Risk: An estimation of the likelihood and severity of a hazardous event or exposure.
Ergonomics
- Ergonomics focuses on adapting work to the worker, improving workplace designs for efficiency and safety.
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis methods are used to evaluate work processes and effectiveness.
- Controls are used to minimize risks and fatigue
- Work practice controls are implemented to reduce ergonomic risks
- Material handling involves methods for safe and efficient movement of materials.
- Work design involves the design of work processes that are appropriate for worker capabilities and limitations.
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