Topic 5_Analyzing Hazard

What is the ultimate objective of hazard analysis in occupational safety and health management?

• To analyse work processes

• To prevent accidents or incidents

• To identify potential hazards

• To introduce new theories

What is the purpose of root cause analysis in occupational safety and health management?

• To analyse work processes

• To determine the root cause of accidents

• To identify potential hazards

• To prevent accidents or incidents

What are the three types of causes considered in the root cause analysis process?

• Major cause, Minor cause, Subsidiary cause

• Initial cause, Intermediate cause, Final cause

• Direct cause, Indirect cause, Basic cause

• Primary cause, Secondary cause, Tertiary cause

What is change analysis used for in occupational safety and health management?

• To analyse work processes

• To identify potential hazards

• To compare situations and determine causes of accidents

• To prevent accidents or incidents

What is the most effective method for analysing workplace hazards?

• Hazard analysis

• Job hazard analysis (JHA)

• Root cause analysis

• Change analysis

How is risk quantified for control purposes in the workplace?

• By assessing the severity of consequences only

• By assessing the frequency of exposure only

• By assessing consequence, exposure, and probability

• By assessing the likelihood of specified consequences only

What is the formula used to justify whether hazards should be fixed or removed?

• Risk assessment factor = Consequence × Exposure × Probability

• Consequence × Exposure × Probability

• Amount of fix or removal × Cost of fix or removal

• Cost justification factor = Amount of fix or removal × Cost of fix or removal

What are the direct costs of an incident or accident in the workplace?

• Costs incurred for medical and indemnity payments

• Legal fees and increase in insurance costs

• Spoiled product and unhappy customers costs

• Production time loss and accident investigation costs

What is the purpose of the risk assessment factor table in determining the level of risk?

• To assess the acceptability of risks

• To quantify the risk level for control purposes

• To calculate the cost justification factor

• To determine the highest risk level

Why is it important to consider both direct and indirect costs of accidents before deciding on safety improvements?

• To justify the investment in fixing hazards

• To determine the root cause of accidents

• To assess the impact of accidents on the organization

• To quantify the risk level for control purposes