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What is the definition of an accident as described in the text?

An unexpected event causing injury, damage, or loss (correct)

A planned event that results in physical harm to an individual or property

A preventable event that does not result in harm

An intentional event that causes harm to an individual or property

Which of the following best defines a hazard based on the text?

Anything that may cause harm or damage (correct)

Something that reduces harm in the workplace

An event that occurs due to worker negligence

An event that is expected and planned

What is the primary objective of safety management according to the passage?

To increase the likelihood of accidents happening

To ignore hazards and risks completely

To eliminate all risks in the workplace

To reduce harm to an acceptable level for workers and property (correct)

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 Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the role of engineers in relation to risk?

Engineers should design to minimize the possibility of risk Signup and view all the answers

How can safety be defined based on the information provided?

Safety is reducing harm to an acceptable level through continuous management Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was a common theme in investigating accidents in the early 70s based on the text?

Looking at prior events before the accident Signup and view all the answers

According to Professor James Reason's model, what is emphasized as contributing to accidents?

Errors and violations, working conditions, and management decisions Signup and view all the answers

What was a limitation of personnel training in the early days of commercial aviation?

Lack of emphasis on individual competence Signup and view all the answers

What aspect did investigations primarily focus on in the absence of technological failures?

Unsafe acts by operational personnel Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers