Safety Management Auditing Quiz

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What is a primary role of guides appointed by the auditee during an audit?

  • To conduct interviews on behalf of the auditors
  • To assist in identifying individuals for interviews (correct)
  • To ensure compliance with external legal requirements
  • To evaluate the auditors’ performance post-audit

Which of the following best describes leading indicators in safety management?

  • They are directly linked to the actual occurrence of accidents.
  • They are usually determined through accurate statistical analysis.
  • They are predictable outcomes based on past incidents.
  • They primarily relate to opportunities for improving risk management. (correct)

What characterizes audit criteria in the auditing process?

  • They are solely based on observation and personal opinions.
  • They should exclusively focus on internal policies of the auditee.
  • They can include legal requirements and sector codes of conduct. (correct)
  • They serve as metrics exclusively for financial compliance.

During an audit, which type of information should be prioritized for collection?

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What should auditors ensure regarding the conduct of observers during the audit?

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What is the primary purpose of conducting measurements through observations in a workplace?

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What critical feedback method can improve safety behaviors according to studies?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of data analysis after collecting safety behavior data?

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Audit objectives should be defined to accomplish which of the following?

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The audit scope must be consistent with which of the following?

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What should be evaluated to ensure the effectiveness of the management system?

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Which of the following describes a critical behavior in the context of safety and health professionals?

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To successfully close the improvement loop after data analysis, what must be identified?

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Which action can managers take to reinforce safe behaviors in the workplace?

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What should an audit primarily evaluate to support the organization's commitment?

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Which process must occur after a decision is made to pursue a project regarding financial planning?

<p>Budgeting process to establish spending amounts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What primary motivation might lead managers to propose excessively large budgets?

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In the context of budgeting, what is the term that describes projects assessed for their potential return on investment?

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Which of the following best describes the concept of MARR in project evaluation?

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When allocating budget funds for a project, what aspect should be prioritized?

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What is one of the key disadvantages of the budgeting process mentioned?

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Which term refers to the systematic approach for handling potential risks associated with projects?

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What best defines the aim of loss control?

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Which of the following best describes the term 'hazard'?

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What does risk analysis primarily involve?

<p>Identifying safety risks by pinpointing hazards and assessing their probability. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines risk in the context provided?

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What is the role of slack time in project risk management?

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How is risk assessment defined in the context given?

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What principle is NOT included in the principles of auditing?

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Which of the following terms describes the likelihood of a hazard causing an incident?

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What is NOT a result of effective loss control measures?

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Which of the following factors is classified as a hygiene factor according to Herzberg's theory?

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Which of the following does not impact individuals' behavior towards workplace safety?

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What term describes an individual associated with a group that carries oversimplified attributes?

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What is the most likely reason for the failure of a health and safety management program if accident rates are high?

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Among the following safety systems, which one has the lowest probability of failure?

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What is the main objective of a warning sign in the workplace?

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In the context of behavior-based safety, what is the initial step employers should take?

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If morale and discipline are low in a company with high accident rates, what might be a contributing factor?

<p>Inconsistent enforcement of safety standards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is most likely to be a hygiene factor in the workplace?

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Which safety concept refers to the involvement of all team members in safety oversight?

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Flashcards

Budget

A financial plan that outlines how much money will be spent on specific activities.

MARR (Minimum Attractive Rate of Return)

The target rate of return used to evaluate the financial viability of a project.

Risk Management

A systematic process for identifying, assessing, and controlling risks.

Hazard Control

Involves identifying, analyzing, and controlling potential hazards to prevent accidents and injuries.

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Project Evaluation

The process of evaluating a project's cost, schedule, performance, and risks.

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Budget Justification

The process of seeking justification and approval for allocating funds to a project.

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Change Management

A formal process that ensures all changes to a project are documented, reviewed, and approved.

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Audit Criteria

The standards, guidelines, and requirements used in an audit to determine if there is conformity.

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Observers in Audits

Individuals who are present at the audit and observe the process, but do not participate actively.

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Guides in Audits

Individuals from the auditee, designated to assist the audit team.

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Leading Indicators (in Safety Audits)

Indicators that show potential risks and areas needing improvement, usually focusing on aspects like safety procedures, housekeeping, and management engagement.

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Audit Evidence

Evidence collected during an audit, must be verifiable and recorded to support audit findings.

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Loss Control

The proactive measures taken to prevent or reduce loss from accidents, injuries, illnesses, and property damage. Aims to decrease the frequency and severity of losses.

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Risk

The combination of severity of a defined exposure and its frequency of occurrence.

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Slack Time in Project Planning

A technique to reduce schedule risk early by incorporating slack time into the project's critical path schedule.

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Hazard

Any condition that can cause injury, illness, death, property damage, or environmental harm.

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Probability (Hazard)

The likelihood of a hazard causing harm or damage within a specific time frame.

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Severity (Hazard)

The extent of harm or damage that could result from a hazard-related incident.

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Risk Analysis

The process of identifying safety risks by identifying hazards that present mishap risk with an assessment of the risk probability.

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Risk Assessment

The process of determining the risk presented by identified hazards. Involves evaluating the hazard's causal factors and characterizing the risk as the product of severity times probability.

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Continuous Environmental Improvement

The process of ensuring that an organization develops its environmental performance through continuous improvement.

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Conduct Measurement through Observations

A method for assessing safety performance in the workplace by observing and recording safe and unsafe behaviors.

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Give Performance Feedback

Displaying the percentage of safe behaviors observed in the workplace to encourage improvement.

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Data Analysis

Analyzing data collected from safety observations to identify areas for improvement and corrective action.

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Closing the Improvement Loop

The process of making changes based on data analysis to close the gap between current performance and desired outcomes.

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Identifying and Correcting Equipment and Design Barriers

Identifying and addressing any equipment or workplace design issues that contribute to unsafe behaviors.

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Establishing Procedures and Solutions

Developing and implementing permanent solutions to address safety issues, rather than just temporary fixes.

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Auditing

A structured process for reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of a management system.

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Audit Objectives

Specific goals for an individual audit, defining what needs to be accomplished.

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Audit Scope

The scope of an audit defines the specific areas, locations, and activities covered by the audit.

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Hygiene vs. Motivational Factors

Hygiene factors are things that can cause dissatisfaction if not present, but don't usually motivate employees. They focus on the work environment and job conditions. Motivational factors, on the other hand, relate to aspects of work that can lead to greater job satisfaction and motivation.

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Factors Affecting Workplace Safety Behavior

Factors that influence how individuals behave in the workplace related to safety include their attitudes, values, and understanding of safety principles. These factors encompass personal beliefs about risks, the importance of safety procedures, and the perceived consequences of actions.

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Stereotype

A stereotype is a generalized belief about an entire group or category of people. This belief is often inaccurate or oversimplified and may lead to prejudices and discriminatory behaviors.

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Safety Program Failure

A company's safety program fails when it fails to prevent accidents and maintain a safe work environment. Contributing factors include inadequate management support, lack of clear safety programs, insufficient training, and a lack of communication about safety practices.

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System Reliability

System reliability is measured by its probability of failure. The system with the lowest probability of failure is considered the safest option. Choosing the right system requires analyzing its design, redundancy, and potential points of failure.

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Warning Sign Purpose

Warning signs primarily serve as a communication tool to alert workers about potential hazards and risks. They convey crucial information that helps employees recognize and understand risks.

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Behavior Based Safety Process

These are the initial steps to establish a safety management program:

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Three Steps of the Behavior-based Safety Process

These are the three steps in the behavior based safety process:

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Steps of the Behavior-based Safety Process

The three steps are identifying critical behaviors, observing and giving feedback to an employee, and reinforcing safe behavior. Using a combination of these steps is essential for creating a workplace culture where workers do the right thing and prevent accidents.

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Identifying Critical Behaviors

This is the first step in the Behavior Based Safety Process where the employer writes down in observable terms, what employees should be doing to perform their jobs safely and correctly. It's like a blueprint for correct behavior.

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Study Notes

Safety Management Systems

  • Safety is defined as freedom from conditions that can cause death, injury, occupational illness, damage to equipment or property, or environmental harm.
  • Risk is a combination of the probability of a harmful event occurring and the severity of the harm it causes.
  • Risk assessment involves identifying hazards and evaluating the associated risk. This includes considering the likelihood or probability of the hazard causing harm and the severity of the potential harm.
  • Risk management aims to reduce or eliminate risks through engineering controls, administrative controls, or personal protective equipment.
  • The hierarchy of controls prioritizes actions to reduce or eliminate hazards and minimize risk. Elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment are the five levels.
  • Budgeting and resource allocation processes should be based on the greatest return on investment for the company rather than assumptions. Management should receive budgets that require justification rather than previously-assumed figures.
  • Safety management systems should be based on policies that identify risks, objectives, targets, and risk-control activities.
  • A successful management system includes a generic safety policy, identification of safety risks, and management activities involving objectives, targets, and programs focused on continuous improvement.

Safety Management Systems (Domain 2 Quiz 1)

  • The risk management system is responsible for identifying hazards, assessing risks and establishing effective measures for risk control.
  • MARR is the Minimum Attractive Rate of Return.
  • The Z10 standard is compatible with ISO 9000 and 14000 series standards. These are compliance standards.
  • Elimination of hazards is the priority in the hierarchy of controls.
  • Leading indicators are precursor events that predict undesirable safety states.
  • Residual risk is the risk remaining after preventive measures have been taken.

Safety Management Systems (Domain 2 Quiz 2 and Answers)

  • Risk is defined as the combination of likelihood of a hazardous exposure and the severity of potential injury or harm.
  • Acceptable risk is the residual risk acceptable after appropriate and calculated risk reduction measures.
  • Safety is freedom from death, injury, illness, and damaged property, equipment or the environment.
  • Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring hazards.
  • Employee motivation or change requires specifying objectives and goals, giving feedback, reinforcing behavior, as well as gaining management and employee commitment.
  • Management and safety systems built on the principles of quality pioneer Edward Deming's methodologies are known as the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle.
  • Motivational factors such as recognition, responsibility, and achievement are different from hygiene factors like money, comfort, or working conditions. These affect how individuals behave towards workplace safety.
  • Safety management systems and programs must adhere to established criteria. A safety audit will confirm if a program meets organizational standards. Acceptable audit criteria should address issues of policy, risk, and objectives, and ensure continual improvement.

Additional Information

  • A Pareto chart is used to graphically summarize and display the relative importance of different factors influencing frequency and severity of performance or problems.
  • Continuous improvement is essential in safety management systems. It's a structured methodology for systematically evaluating and improving safety management systems.
  • A system safety program has a set of procedures that involve all phases of any work process. It aims to manage risk throughout the lifecycle of the process.
  • Acceptable risk is the risk that can be tolerated, and residual risk exists after mitigating the risk.
  • Organizations should have a primary method and procedure (such as a chart) of clearly defining processes for identifying standards and establishing objectives.
  • A risk assessment matrix can help to prioritize risks based upon their likelihood and severity.
  • The correct action to take will be dependent on where an event occurred on the hierarchy of controls table.
  • Several definitions of hazard are presented.

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