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What does evaluating risks primarily involve?
What does evaluating risks primarily involve?
What is the MAIN goal of combating risks at the source?
What is the MAIN goal of combating risks at the source?
When should personal protective equipment be used according to best practices?
When should personal protective equipment be used according to best practices?
What is a key responsibility of the employer regarding workplace safety?
What is a key responsibility of the employer regarding workplace safety?
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What should be prioritized in the planning of preventive measures?
What should be prioritized in the planning of preventive measures?
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What does adapting work to the individual aim to achieve?
What does adapting work to the individual aim to achieve?
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What role does the Health, Safety, and Working Conditions Committee (HSWCC) play?
What role does the Health, Safety, and Working Conditions Committee (HSWCC) play?
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Replacing dangerous processes with less hazardous ones is an example of which preventive measure?
Replacing dangerous processes with less hazardous ones is an example of which preventive measure?
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What does the equation Risk = Hazard * Exposure signify?
What does the equation Risk = Hazard * Exposure signify?
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Which of the following best defines a hazard?
Which of the following best defines a hazard?
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Which statement about risk factors is correct?
Which statement about risk factors is correct?
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What is meant by 'exposure' in the context of risk?
What is meant by 'exposure' in the context of risk?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a source of risk?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a source of risk?
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What does damage refer to in the context of risks?
What does damage refer to in the context of risks?
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Which of the following is a factor that can increase risk in a work environment?
Which of the following is a factor that can increase risk in a work environment?
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What type of damage is characterized by being harmful or life-threatening due to exposure to hazardous conditions?
What type of damage is characterized by being harmful or life-threatening due to exposure to hazardous conditions?
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What is the primary focus of the fault tree method in accident analysis?
What is the primary focus of the fault tree method in accident analysis?
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Which of the following steps is NOT part of the accident analysis using the fault tree method?
Which of the following steps is NOT part of the accident analysis using the fault tree method?
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What kind of approach does the fault tree method utilize to analyze accidents?
What kind of approach does the fault tree method utilize to analyze accidents?
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Which principle emphasizes the need for independent events in root cause analysis?
Which principle emphasizes the need for independent events in root cause analysis?
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What does the analysis of a cause-and-effect tree aim to evaluate?
What does the analysis of a cause-and-effect tree aim to evaluate?
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What is a necessary step before constructing the cause tree?
What is a necessary step before constructing the cause tree?
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What question is NOT typically asked when determining immediate, necessary, and sufficient causes of an event?
What question is NOT typically asked when determining immediate, necessary, and sufficient causes of an event?
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What aspect does the graphical representation in a fault tree diagram help to clarify?
What aspect does the graphical representation in a fault tree diagram help to clarify?
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What does the frequency index primarily refer to in an organization?
What does the frequency index primarily refer to in an organization?
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Which factor is NOT considered in the assessment of frequency?
Which factor is NOT considered in the assessment of frequency?
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What does the criticality matrix relate to?
What does the criticality matrix relate to?
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In the risk assessment phase, which of the following is primarily improved by preventive actions?
In the risk assessment phase, which of the following is primarily improved by preventive actions?
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What is the primary function of formulating hypotheses in the cause tree analysis phase?
What is the primary function of formulating hypotheses in the cause tree analysis phase?
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When evaluating risk, which of the following does NOT impact the results of risk assessments?
When evaluating risk, which of the following does NOT impact the results of risk assessments?
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Which of the following best describes the priority of reducing unnecessary risks according to the risk assessment?
Which of the following best describes the priority of reducing unnecessary risks according to the risk assessment?
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What does the severity factor primarily improve with?
What does the severity factor primarily improve with?
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What is the primary route of entry into the body that frequently occurs in the workplace due to airborne pollutants?
What is the primary route of entry into the body that frequently occurs in the workplace due to airborne pollutants?
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Which type of poisoning occurs through repeated exposure to harmful substances over a long period?
Which type of poisoning occurs through repeated exposure to harmful substances over a long period?
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What distinguishes corrosive products from irritant products?
What distinguishes corrosive products from irritant products?
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What types of products are classified as carcinogenic?
What types of products are classified as carcinogenic?
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Which route of entry does NOT usually involve the intestinal tract?
Which route of entry does NOT usually involve the intestinal tract?
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What is the effect of teratogenic products on health?
What is the effect of teratogenic products on health?
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Which of the following best describes sensitizing or allergenic products?
Which of the following best describes sensitizing or allergenic products?
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What is the likely health risk when using harmful products in poorly ventilated areas?
What is the likely health risk when using harmful products in poorly ventilated areas?
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What is the primary purpose of gathering facts in the analysis process?
What is the primary purpose of gathering facts in the analysis process?
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Which of the following accurately describes a fact in the context of this analysis?
Which of the following accurately describes a fact in the context of this analysis?
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When should the collection of facts be conducted?
When should the collection of facts be conducted?
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What aspect does NOT need to be considered when analyzing the individual involved in an incident?
What aspect does NOT need to be considered when analyzing the individual involved in an incident?
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What is the starting point for constructing the cause-and-effect tree?
What is the starting point for constructing the cause-and-effect tree?
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Which factor does NOT influence the environment in which the activity takes place?
Which factor does NOT influence the environment in which the activity takes place?
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Which statement about facts collected during an analysis is incorrect?
Which statement about facts collected during an analysis is incorrect?
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What is the characteristic of a fact that differentiates it from an opinion or judgment?
What is the characteristic of a fact that differentiates it from an opinion or judgment?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Risk Assessment and Control
- Risk assessment is a crucial process in workplace safety.
- Hazards and risks are differentiated to identify stakeholders involved.
- Frequency and severity rates are indicators to measure workplace accidents.
- Occupational diseases and evaluation methods are part of the process.
- Creating a cause-and-effect tree analysis in accidents helps identify contributing factors.
- Risk assessment and control ensure a safe workplace environment.
- Occupational Hygiene complements occupational medicine, ergonomics and safety.
- Key factors in workplace safety, hygiene and health are integrated into company strategy.
- Occupational health is at the intersection of public health, ecology and sustainable development.
Basic Concepts (Hazard, Risk)
- Danger is a potential harm to physical integrity or the environment.
- Hazard is a potential threat of harm.
- Risk is an assessment of exposure to a hazard.
- Risk = Hazard x Exposure
- Risk is the probability of harm and its severity.
Risk-Based Approach
- Analyze risks, define work boundaries, identify dangers, estimate risks.
- Assess risks (is the risk manageable?).
- Suppression/reduction of risks.
- General principles of prevention: eliminate danger and exposure, evaluate risks, combat risks at source, adapt work to individual.
- Replacing hazardous with less hazardous items or methods.
- Plan prevention through integration of technique, organization, and working conditions, social relations, and environment.
Basic Concepts (Nuisance, Incident, Near Miss, Work Accident)
- Nuisance is items that negatively impact quality of life (pollution, noise etc).
- Incident is an unwanted event during work without bodily injury.
- Near miss is an unexpected event that could've caused an accident.
- Work accident is a bodily injury with temporary or permanent lesions caused by sudden and rapid external action. This includes incidents with differing degrees of severity that require differing levels of care.
Risk Classification
- Risk is categorized according to factors: mechanical: impacts, cuts; physical: vibrations, temperature; chemical: exposure, biological: infectious agents, radiological: radiation; psychological: assault or harassment.
Routes of Entry into the Body
- Chemicals enter the body via the mouth (ingestion), skin (percutaneous route), and lungs (inhalation).
Prevention
- Chemical product information is essential (choice, use, risks, waste management, storage, transportation).
- Permissible exposure limits (PELs) protect workers from hazardous material exposure.
- Occupational health and safety indicators are important for safety management systems. These indicators are used for assessing levels of severity and frequency of undesirable events.
- Cause-and-effect diagrams are tools to analyze accidents. Each accident should be analyzed, and the required preventative measures should be implemented and audited.
Occupational Risks
- Occupational diseases result from exposure to hazardous products, often causing chronic poisoning over time.
- Accidents or diseases can be caused by mechanical issues, handling issues, chemical, or psychological issues.
Emergency Procedures
- Safety procedure to evacuate in case of an emergency (evacuation plans, alarms, instructions, etc.).
- Report immediately to designated safety officer.
Stakeholders in Prevention
- Employers have the primary responsibility for workplace safety (compliance to regulations).
- Workers must act responsibly for their own health and of others.
- Committees (HSWCC) are crucial for employee representation and consultation.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts in workplace safety and risk management. This quiz covers the evaluation of risks, personal protective equipment usage, and the responsibilities of employers in ensuring a safe working environment. Understanding these aspects is crucial for maintaining safety standards and reducing hazards at work.
