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Which of the following accurately describes the components of workers' compensation?
Which of the following accurately describes the components of workers' compensation?
What is the primary purpose of task analysis in project management?
What is the primary purpose of task analysis in project management?
In risk analysis, what does risk acceptance refer to?
In risk analysis, what does risk acceptance refer to?
Which of the following best defines a mishap?
Which of the following best defines a mishap?
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What does SMART stand for in the context of goal-setting?
What does SMART stand for in the context of goal-setting?
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Which of the following is a key element evaluated in common metrics for project performance?
Which of the following is a key element evaluated in common metrics for project performance?
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How does risk characterization relate to workplace hazards?
How does risk characterization relate to workplace hazards?
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What does the Threshold Limit Value-Time Weighted Average (TLV-TWA) represent?
What does the Threshold Limit Value-Time Weighted Average (TLV-TWA) represent?
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Which statement correctly describes a trade secret?
Which statement correctly describes a trade secret?
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In the context of workplace safety, what does hazard control aim to achieve?
In the context of workplace safety, what does hazard control aim to achieve?
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Which of the following best defines a single-point failure?
Which of the following best defines a single-point failure?
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What is the role of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) in hazard communication?
What is the role of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) in hazard communication?
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Which of the following best defines leading indicators in safety management?
Which of the following best defines leading indicators in safety management?
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What is the primary focus of an evidence-based approach in safety audits?
What is the primary focus of an evidence-based approach in safety audits?
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Fault Tree Analysis is used to:
Fault Tree Analysis is used to:
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According to Contingency Theory, the best method of decision-making depends on:
According to Contingency Theory, the best method of decision-making depends on:
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In Systems Theory, an organization is treated as:
In Systems Theory, an organization is treated as:
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Which leadership style is characterized by unilateral decision-making with close supervision?
Which leadership style is characterized by unilateral decision-making with close supervision?
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The key factors highlighting the importance of Safety Management Systems include all except:
The key factors highlighting the importance of Safety Management Systems include all except:
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What distinguishes an accident from a hazard?
What distinguishes an accident from a hazard?
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Which management style encourages employee participation while still maintaining control?
Which management style encourages employee participation while still maintaining control?
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What is the primary purpose of risk analysis in safety management?
What is the primary purpose of risk analysis in safety management?
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Which term describes the risk that remains after safety mitigation efforts have been fully implemented?
Which term describes the risk that remains after safety mitigation efforts have been fully implemented?
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In risk assessment, what does the term ALARP stand for?
In risk assessment, what does the term ALARP stand for?
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What is meant by 'risk acceptance' in the context of risk management?
What is meant by 'risk acceptance' in the context of risk management?
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Which of the following is a method used to evaluate the risks associated with job functions?
Which of the following is a method used to evaluate the risks associated with job functions?
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What is the composition of risk estimate in risk determination?
What is the composition of risk estimate in risk determination?
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Which of the following best describes 'acceptable risk'?
Which of the following best describes 'acceptable risk'?
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What is a common metric used to assess if a project phase has been completed without safety incidents?
What is a common metric used to assess if a project phase has been completed without safety incidents?
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What action does risk mitigation typically involve?
What action does risk mitigation typically involve?
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Which factor is NOT typically considered when determining risk probabilitiy?
Which factor is NOT typically considered when determining risk probabilitiy?
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What defines 'acceptable risk' in risk management?
What defines 'acceptable risk' in risk management?
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Which statement about residual risk is true?
Which statement about residual risk is true?
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What is the primary goal of risk mitigation?
What is the primary goal of risk mitigation?
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What does risk assessment involve?
What does risk assessment involve?
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How is probability defined in the context of risk management?
How is probability defined in the context of risk management?
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What is the focus of loss control measures?
What is the focus of loss control measures?
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Which of the following statements is a misconception about hazards?
Which of the following statements is a misconception about hazards?
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What does the term 'severity' specifically relate to in risk management?
What does the term 'severity' specifically relate to in risk management?
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What constitutes 'accepted risk'?
What constitutes 'accepted risk'?
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Which action is NOT typically part of risk mitigation strategies?
Which action is NOT typically part of risk mitigation strategies?
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Study Notes
Workers' Compensation
- Refers to payouts for medical expenses, survivor benefits, and accident cleanup costs for injured or ill employees.
- Includes costs for medical care, survivor payments, and legal or travel expenses.
Task Analysis
- A detailed breakdown of elements involved in a project.
- Helps document required resources for project completion.
Common Metrics
- Used to evaluate project performance.
- Includes metrics such as budget status (over/under/on budget), completion time, quality standards met or exceeded, conflict level, and safety incidents.
Risk Analysis
- Utilizes qualitative and quantitative methods to assess risk frequency and severity.
Risk Determination
- Identifies risk type, location, probability, consequences, and risk estimate (probability multiplied by consequences).
Risk Acceptance
- Deciding acceptable risk levels for individuals, companies, and society.
Risk Characterization
- Analyzes the effects of risk exposure on people.
Job Safety Analysis
- A structured method to assess job-related hazards.
Mishap
- An unplanned event resulting in death, injury, damage or other negative consequences.
- Includes damage or loss of equipment, property, or the environment.
SMART Goal
- Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goal-setting method.
International Labor Organization (ILO) Guidelines
- Voluntary guidelines on safety and health management systems.
- Focuses on minimum personnel involvement.
Leading Indicators
- Proactive measures to reduce risk.
- Includes worker participation, safety suggestions, incident reports, and safety training completion.
Evidence-Based Approach
- A systematic method ensuring verifiable audit conclusions.
Fault Tree Analysis
- A deductive analysis method.
- Uses Boolean logic to relate top events to basic events.
Contingency Theory
- Organizational theory.
- No single best way to organize or operate.
- Optimal approach depends on internal and external factors.
Systems Theory
- Interdisciplinary theory about complex systems.
- Organizations are treated as systems.
Management Styles
- Autocratic: Decisions made unilaterally.
- Permissive: Participation is permitted in decision-making.
- Directive Democrat: Subordinates participate but are closely supervised.
- Directive Autocrat: Decisions are made unilaterally, and subordinates are closely supervised.
- Permissive Democrat: Participation is allowed, and subordinates have latitude.
- Permissive Autocrat: Decisions are made unilaterally, and subordinates have latitude.
Accident and Hazard
- Accident: Unexpected event causing injury or damage.
- Hazard: Condition with potential to cause an accident.
Costs of Accidents
- Direct Costs: Medical expenses, time away from work.
- Indirect Costs: Lost productivity, hidden costs like investigation or replacement employees.
ANSI Z10 and Heinrich's Incident Theories
- ANSI Z10: Voluntary standard for occupational health and safety management.
- Heinrich: Theory proposing a ratio of 4:1 between direct and indirect accident costs.
Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle
- Plan: Set objectives and processes.
- Do: Implement plans.
- Check: Monitor and evaluate results.
- Act: Correct and improve the plan.
Confined Space and Entry Attendant
- Identification and procedures for confined spaces.
- Roles of individuals stationed inside and outside the space.
Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
- Requires evaluation of chemical hazards.
- Transmission of hazard info to exposed employees.
Risk Analysis and Risk Determination
- Qualitative and quantitative techniques for risk assessment.
- Evaluation of risk type, location, probability, risk, and consequence.
Job Safety Analysis and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Systematic hazard assessment methods for job functions and processes respectively.
- FMEA is for identifying design/process issues prior to occurrence.
Other Concepts
- Theory Y: Workers are motivated to perform tasks.
- Herzberg Motivational Theory: Two categories of factors influencing motivation (hygiene and motivational).
- SWOT Analysis: Identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
- Manual Rates and Premiums: Insurance rates based on specific criteria.
Experience Rating
- Rating of loss frequency and severity of employment classes.
Premium Discounts
- Discounts for managing larger companies' insurance.
- Lower administrative costs for insurers.
Government Agencies
- DOT, NHTSA, SAE, FMVSS, and FHA involved in transportation and vehicle safety standards.
Safety Management Systems
- OSHA standards for process safety management that focuses on preventing releases of hazardous chemicals.
- Threshold limit value (TLV) is the permissible exposure limit.
Hazardous Chemicals
- Trade Secrets (confidential information/formulas).
- Unstable/reactive chemicals.
- Water-reactive chemicals.
Workplace Safety
- Defined work location where hazardous chemicals are present or utilized.
Accident Prevention Strategies
- Strategies to reduce accidents based on their frequency, severity, and costs.
- Frequency: Reducing frequent accidents.
- Severity: Reducing severe accidents.
- Cost: Reducing costly accidents.
Accident Theories
- Multiple Factor: Accidents involving multiple factors
- Energy: Energy transfer involved in accidents.
- Domino: A series of events leading to accidents.
Financial Justification
- Justifying investments based on their financial benefits.
Accident Cost Estimation
- Calculating costs by dividing accidents into classes, using accounting records, and determining insured and uninsured costs.
Accident Ratios
- Ratio of unsafe acts to unsafe conditions and incident-injury ratio.
- Frequencies of accidents caused by unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
Risk Management
- Determining acceptable risks, which are risks that can be allowed.
Risk Types
- Accepted risk: Understandable and accepted.
- Residual risk: Remaining risk after preventative measures.
Risk Mitigation
- Reducing risk by changing the hazard causing it.
ALARP and Task Analysis
- ALARP (as low as reasonably practicable), a method of risk management.
- Task analysis: breaking down an action or task into its constituent steps, which are important in defining the resources for task accomplishment and setting appropriate expectations.
Risk Analysis and Assessment
- Identifying hazards to determine risk probability and severity.
- Evaluating hazard causal factors and the relationship between hazard severity and probability.
Risk Assessment Techniques
- Establishing parameters for assessment.
- Selecting risk assessment techniques.
Hazard and Severity
- Hazard definition and severity evaluation.
Loss Control
- Proactive measures to reduce losses.
Probability and Severity
- Likelihood and extent of harm or damage from a hazard.
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Test your knowledge on essential principles of workplace safety and project management. This quiz covers key concepts such as workers' compensation, risk analysis, safety audits, and more. Evaluate your understanding of safety metrics and goals in a professional environment.
