12 Questions
What is the definition of an accident as described in the text?
An unexpected event causing injury, damage, or loss
Which of the following best defines a hazard based on the text?
Anything that may cause harm or damage
What is the primary objective of safety management according to the passage?
To reduce harm to an acceptable level for workers and property
Why is it mentioned that it is impossible to design anything that is 100% risk-free?
Because risks can only be minimized, not eliminated entirely
What does the text suggest about the role of engineers in relation to risk?
Engineers should design to minimize the possibility of risk
How can safety be defined based on the information provided?
Safety is reducing harm to an acceptable level through continuous management
What was a downside of the traditional approach to safety in the early days of commercial aviation?
Little emphasis on the hazardous condition or the cause of the accident
What was a common theme in investigating accidents in the early 70s based on the text?
Looking at prior events before the accident
According to Professor James Reason's model, what is emphasized as contributing to accidents?
Errors and violations, working conditions, and management decisions
What was a limitation of personnel training in the early days of commercial aviation?
Lack of emphasis on individual competence
What aspect did investigations primarily focus on in the absence of technological failures?
Unsafe acts by operational personnel
How did the traditional approach differ from Professor James Reason's model in understanding accident causation?
Traditional approach purely focused on hazards, while Reason's model considered various factors
Test your knowledge about accident, hazard, and risk in the context of workplace safety. Learn about the differences between these terms and how they relate to ensuring a safe work environment.
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