Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a type of environmental impact caused by disasters?

  • Loss of forest due to forest fires
  • Disturbance of biodiversity
  • Loss of fresh water due to salinization
  • Increase in employment opportunities (correct)

    • Which of the following is a biological impact of disasters?

  • Loss of cultural identity
  • Destruction of transportation systems
  • Economic loss due to displacement
  • Epidemic to people, flora and fauna (correct)

    • What is the purpose of hazard identification?

  • To provide psychological support to disaster victims
  • To measure the economic impact of a disaster
  • To determine all physical and nonphysical agents in the workplace or specific environment (correct)
  • To assess the level of vulnerability in a community

    • Which of the following is a method for hazard identification?

    <p>Conducting a risk assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key factor in determining a community's resilience?

    <p>The community's ability to reduce vulnerability by reducing risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of risk assessment?

    <p>To identify all potential hazards in a community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines physical vulnerability?

    <p>Population density and settlement location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of vulnerability is caused by the inability of people, organizations, and societies to prevent severe effects from hazards due to social factors?

    <p>Social vulnerability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines economic vulnerability?

    <p>Economic status of individuals, communities, and nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of vulnerability is caused by the depletion and destruction of natural resources?

    <p>Environmental vulnerability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the combination of social and economic vulnerability?

    <p>Socioeconomic vulnerability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of vulnerability is most directly related to the potential impact of hazards on living organisms?

    <p>Environmental vulnerability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of risk assessment?

    <p>To identify and prioritize hazards based on their probability and potential impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method for hazard identification mentioned in the text?

    <p>Conducting safety simulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of reviewing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) during hazard identification?

    <p>To obtain information on potential harm and precautions for hazardous substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After identifying and assessing risks, what is the next step in the risk assessment process?

    <p>Implement necessary changes to mitigate the risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of conducting hazard and risk surveys during hazard identification?

    <p>To interview people about their safety concerns in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential change to mitigate risks in the text?

    <p>Providing employee safety training</p> Signup and view all the answers

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