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According to the module introduction on industrial safety, what is identified as the primary objective of industrial safety?
To increase production
To prevent accidents and injuries
To reduce workforce
To improve profit margins
Which option is presented as a direct cause of an industrial accident in the introduction to industrial safety?
Unsafe act
Good housekeeping
Adequate training
Proper supervision
In an organization’s safety framework described in the module, who is primarily responsible for implementing the safety policy?
Workers
Safety Officer
Suppliers
Visitors
In the given safety terminology, what does an "unsafe condition" refer to?
A situation likely to cause harm
A safe working environment
A company policy
A training session
If an organization wants to align with the stated primary objective of industrial safety, which initiative most directly supports that objective?
Increasing output quotas to meet demand
Implementing hazard identification and control
Reducing staffing to cut costs
Expanding marketing campaigns for products
Based on the listed direct causes of accidents, which action would most likely reduce the occurrence of the identified cause?
Establishing strict disciplinary policies for tardiness
Training workers to recognize and avoid unsafe acts
Outsourcing non-core tasks to suppliers
Increasing visitor access to shop floors
Given the roles outlined, which scenario best illustrates the Safety Officer’s primary responsibility?
Approving vendor contracts for raw materials
Drafting and enforcing the organization’s safety policy
Designing product packaging for retail
Scheduling visitor tours of the facility
Which choice best distinguishes an unsafe condition from a safe working environment using the module’s definition?
A clear evacuation route with illuminated signage
A machine guard missing on a high-speed press
A properly labeled chemical storage cabinet
Routine housekeeping checks completed daily
When investigating an incident described as caused by a direct factor, which focal point is most consistent with the module’s framing?
Assessing marketing strategy for the product line
Reviewing worker behavior for unsafe acts
Evaluating supplier delivery timelines
Analyzing visitor feedback forms
Which policy priority most closely aligns with the module’s stated objective for industrial safety outcomes?
Maximizing profit margins through overtime
Preventing accidents and injuries through systematic controls
Reducing workforce via automation alone
Improving production speed without safety checks
In safety management, what is the best definition of a hazard?
A situation likely to cause harm
A completed risk assessment report
A routine checklist item
A minor inconvenience without consequences
What is the primary purpose of theories of accident causation in organizations?
To reduce productivity by slowing operations
To analyze and prevent accidents using causal models
To prepare financial reports for quarterly audits
To recruit employees based on safety credentials
The safety committee in an organization is formed mainly to:
Supervise workers in daily tasks
Enforce discipline through penalties
Promote and monitor safety across operations
Increase production output directly
Which option best describes a dangerous occurrence?
An event causing injury to personnel
A near‑miss event with potential for injury
A routine inspection by supervisors
Daily maintenance performed by technicians
How are safety and productivity best characterized in organizational contexts?
Independent with no interaction
Mutually exclusive and cannot coexist
Interdependent and reinforcing
Opposing concepts in constant conflict
Which department plays a crucial role in safety promotion within an organization?
Finance department focusing on budgets
Maintenance department scheduling repairs
Management department providing leadership and policy
External suppliers managing equipment
A near‑miss event is significant primarily because it:
Confirms that controls are unnecessary
Indicates potential for injury and system weakness
Documents routine operations for archives
Eliminates the need for inspections
Applying accident causation theories can most directly help an organization to:
Identify root causes and implement preventive controls
Accelerate production quotas regardless of risk
Replace safety committees with external auditors
Shift all accountability to maintenance staff
What is the most effective role of a safety committee when promoting safety culture?
Issuing fines without guidance
Monitoring safety metrics and facilitating improvements
Limiting communication to monthly memos
Delegating all safety tasks to one department
If safety and productivity are interdependent, which strategic implication follows for leadership?
Investing in safety will undermine productivity
Balancing safety with productivity requires trade‑offs only
Strengthening safety systems can enhance reliable productivity
Productivity targets should ignore safety considerations
Which department is identified as responsible for organizational functions related to safety oversight in the provided context?
Finance
Operations
Management
Marketing
What is the primary purpose of a safety policy as stated?
To set guidelines for accident reporting
To define the organization’s safety commitment
To manage employee salaries
To maintain attendance records
According to the material, the main goal of industrial safety is to:
Reduce production cost
Increase downtime
Prevent accidents and injuries
Improve machinery speed
An unsafe act is best defined as:
A violation of safety rules by a worker
A mechanical fault in a machine
A dangerous workplace condition
An unavoidable accident
Which of the following is NOT a function of a safety committee?
Accident prevention
Promoting safety awareness
Replacing top management
Investigating accidents
A reportable accident refers to:
Any minor injury
Only fatal accidents
Any accident requiring official reporting
A property damage only incident
The role of management in safety includes:
Ignoring unsafe conditions
Ensuring compliance and providing resources
Punishing workers for injuries
Delegating safety to workers only
Which of the following agencies is voluntary in nature, according to the context provided?
Directorate of Industrial Safety
Factory Inspectorate
A professional safety association
Occupational health statutory authority
Reasoning based on the provided definitions: If a worker bypasses a lockout-tagout procedure leading to near-miss injuries, how should this behavior be classified?
Unsafe act due to rule violation
Unsafe condition due to equipment defect
Unavoidable accident outside control
Reportable accident only if fatal
Strategic application: Management wants to reduce injury rates. Based on the stated role of management in safety, which initial step aligns best with the guidance?
Increase production targets to motivate vigilance
Ensure compliance and allocate resources for safety programs
Replace the safety committee with top management
Focus reporting only on property damage incidents
According to the material, a Safety Policy should include which key element?
Production targets
Salary structures
Management commitment to safety
List of daily tasks
Theories of accident causation primarily help organizations to do which of the following?
Reduce safety investment
Identify root causes of accidents
Increase work pressure
Avoid audits
Which option is identified as an example of an unsafe condition?
Ignoring warning signs
Wet floor near machinery
Wearing PPE
Following procedure
Who is responsible for enforcing the safety policy according to the text?
Government
Supervisor
Safety Officer
All of the above
Which law governs safety and health in Indian factories?
The Factories Act, 1948
The Labor Act, 1965
The OSHA Act, 1970
The Safety Code, 1999
ISO 45001:2018 relates to which domain?
Environmental management
Occupational health and safety management
Quality management systems
Information security management
Choose the most appropriate rationale for including management commitment in a Safety Policy.
It ensures production quotas are met faster.
It signals leadership prioritizes safety culture across operations.
It replaces the need for training and PPE.
It allows audits to be skipped when targets are achieved.
Select the best application of accident causation theories for improving workplace safety.
Using them to justify budget cuts to safety programs
Applying them to trace contributing factors and prevent recurrence
Focusing solely on individual negligence without system analysis
Delaying incident reporting to gather more data
Identify the most effective immediate control for the unsafe condition described as a wet floor near machinery.
Posting a general safety slogan in the break room
Issuing a memo about punctuality
Implementing spill cleanup and slip-resistant controls in the area
Scheduling a social event to boost morale
Which combination best reflects a shared responsibility model for enforcing safety policy?
Only Government agencies with statutory power
Only Supervisors at the line level
Only dedicated Safety Officers
Government, Supervisors, and Safety Officers working together
According to the summarized content, which domain is the primary focus of the discussed standards and practices?
Financial auditing procedures
Occupational health and safety
Product quality management systems
Human resources compensation policies
Which element is highlighted as central to the Factories Act, 1948 in the material?
Tax compliance and financial reporting
Employee bonuses and incentives
Health, safety, and welfare
Marketing and public relations
IS 14489:1998 is specified in the content as relating to which activity?
Environmental impact assessment
Occupational safety and health audit
Industrial equipment procurement
Emergency medical services coordination
Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis (HIRA) is described as part of which broader category?
Product quality control frameworks
Risk management standards
Corporate financial analysis
Sales and marketing strategies
Which organization is indicated as issuing national safety standards in India?
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
World Health Organization (WHO)
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Which code of practice is noted as relating to hazard identification in the material?
Code of practice for financial audits
Code of practice for hazard identification
Code of practice for employee benefits
Code of practice for marketing compliance
In the context provided, the Factories Act, 1948 most directly supports which workplace outcome?
Enhanced tax deductions for factories
Structured employee wellness through safety and welfare
Accelerated marketing approvals for industrial goods
Standardized payroll disbursement schedules
Within the scope of IS 14489:1998, which activity would be most aligned with compliance?
Conducting scheduled occupational safety and health audits
Negotiating supplier contracts for machinery
Preparing quarterly financial statements
Designing a marketing campaign for safety gear
Based on the material, HIRA contributes primarily to which organizational function?
Evaluating brand recognition in target markets
Identifying hazards and aligning with risk management standards
Estimating depreciation of industrial assets
Calculating tax liabilities under corporate law
Which body, as indicated, would you reference for nationally recognized safety standards in India?
ISO technical committees for international norms
BIS for Indian national standards
ILO conventions for labor rights
WHO guidance for public health programs
Which Indian Standard specifies safety requirements for mobile elevating work platforms as cited in the material?
IS 15656:2006
IS 1200:1992
IS 875:2008
IS 2345:2001
Which international organization is identified as promoting global occupational safety standards?
ILO
UNESCO
WHO
FAO
According to the material, which document defines welfare provisions for workers within industrial settings?
Factories Act
ISO Manual
OSHA Guidelines
HR Handbook
What is the primary aim of an occupational safety audit as stated in the content?
Ensure financial compliance
Evaluate safety management systems
Train accountants
Replace safety officers
The Factories Act, 1948 is mainly concerned with which of the following areas?
Taxation
Industrial health, safety, and welfare
Production increase
Employee bonuses
ISO 45001:2018 primarily addresses which management system domain?
Food Safety Management
Environmental Management
Occupational Health and Safety Management
Quality Management
Given the stated aim of safety audits, which conclusion best aligns with their role in continuous improvement?
Audits prioritize cutting operational costs over safety outcomes
Audits systematically assess safety management systems to identify improvements
Audits are designed to replace frontline safety personnel with automated tools
Audits mainly verify adherence to tax regulations
Which pairing correctly matches the organization or act to its scope as presented?
ILO — environmental conservation directives
Factories Act — industrial health, safety, and welfare provisions
ISO 45001 — food hygiene protocols
WHO — machinery design standards
Based on the material, which policy document would you consult to determine minimum sanitation and welfare facilities in a manufacturing plant?
ISO 9001 Quality Manual
Factories Act
Company Marketing Policy
UNESCO Cultural Charter
Which standard would be most appropriate to reference when evaluating worker safety management systems rather than product quality systems?
ISO 45001:2018
ISO 22000:2018
ISO 14001:2015
IS 1200:1992
IS 14489:1998 primarily relates to which occupational health and safety practice?
Firefighting techniques
Safety audits
Risk insurance
Disaster management plans
Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis (HIRA) aims to:
Eliminate hazards completely
Identify and evaluate workplace risks
Create a safety committee
Reduce salaries
Under the Factories Act, which welfare measures are ensured?
Leave policies only
Canteens, restrooms, and first aid
Bonus and gratuity
Worker insurance only
What is the main objective of safety standards?
Increase work pressure
Maintain uniform safety practices
Decrease documentation
Promote unregulated work
IS 15656:2006 is a code of practice for:
Hazard identification and risk analysis
Fire safety management
Personal Protective Equipment
Disaster relief
Safety signs are classified into which categories?
Prohibition, Warning, Mandatory, and Emergency
Informative and decorative
Color-based only
Temporary and permanent
Which standard emphasizes continual improvement in Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S)?
ISO 9001
ISO 45001
IS 14489
IS 15656
Which of the following best describes the role of HIRA in an OH&S management system?
A periodic audit checklist for compliance
A method to identify hazards and assess risks to prioritize controls
A financial tool for calculating insurance premiums
A training module for emergency drills
Select the statement that aligns with the objective of safety standards across workplaces.
They standardize documentation volume across departments
They maintain uniform safety practices to reduce variability and risk
They primarily focus on increasing productivity through overtime
They remove the need for welfare facilities
In the context of safety signs, which grouping correctly captures their functional categories used in workplaces?
Mandatory, Decorative, Temporary, and Color-only
Prohibition, Warning, Mandatory, and Emergency
Restroom, Canteen, First Aid, and Insurance
Informative, Inspective, and Financial
Risk assessment primarily aims to do which of the following?
Eliminate hazard source
Identify and control potential risks
Assign safety officers
Design layout
In workplace safety practices, what is the main purpose of a toolbox talk?
Discuss production targets
Review daily safety procedures
Assign overtime
Handle employee grievances
Mock drills are conducted chiefly to achieve which outcome?
Train workers for emergencies
Increase profits
Reduce insurance costs
Improve attendance
Within the safety governance structure described, who leads the safety committee?
HR manager
Safety officer
Senior technician
Supervisor
According to the listed activities, which statement best describes the focus of risk assessment compared to toolbox talks?
Risk assessment allocates staff while toolbox talks set production targets
Risk assessment designs layouts while toolbox talks handle grievances
Risk assessment identifies and controls risks while toolbox talks review procedures
Risk assessment reduces insurance costs while toolbox talks improve attendance
Which activity is most directly intended to prepare personnel for unexpected events?
Toolbox talk
Mock drill
Safety committee meeting
Risk assessment
Select the option that best aligns the leader with the activity they oversee in the described framework.
HR manager — toolbox talks
Safety officer — safety committee
Senior technician — risk assessment
Supervisor — mock drills
Which statement is most accurate about the scope of a toolbox talk versus a mock drill?
Toolbox talks provide emergency simulations; mock drills review daily procedures
Toolbox talks review procedures; mock drills simulate emergency training
Both toolbox talks and mock drills focus on assigning overtime
Mock drills and toolbox talks primarily aim to increase profits
In planning a safety program, which sequence best aligns with the purposes given: assessment, communication, practice?
Mock drill → toolbox talk → risk assessment
Risk assessment → toolbox talk → mock drill
Toolbox talk → mock drill → safety committee
Safety committee → risk assessment → toolbox talk
Which of the following is NOT listed as a purpose or leader within the provided safety activities?
Safety training to improve attendance
Mock drills to train for emergencies
Toolbox talks to review procedures
Safety officer leading the safety committee
Which initiative specifically aims to build safety awareness and skills among employees?
Improve work speed
Build safety awareness and skills
Reduce workforce size
Improve marketing
Human error assessment primarily helps in which activity?
Evaluating machine design
Identifying operator mistakes
Reducing wages
Increasing work hours
Which list correctly represents the 5S of housekeeping?
Sorting, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain
Simplify, standardize, save, sustain, sort
Sort, simplify, save, standardize, shine
Simplify, shine, store, sort, sustain
Monitoring safety performance commonly involves calculating which metrics?
Profit rate
Frequency and severity rate
Tax rate
Recruitment rate
The main purpose of safety posters and displays is to:
Advertise company products
Motivate employees on safety
Record daily output
Monitor time logs
Select the best description of the ‘Set in order’ step within 5S.
Arrange tools and materials so they are easy to find and return
Eliminate all non-essential equipment from the workplace
Establish visual standards for cleaning frequencies
Create a schedule to sustain audits across departments
Which outcome would most directly result from calculating both frequency and severity rates?
Understanding tax liabilities of incidents
Quantifying how often injuries occur and how serious they are
Estimating marketing impact of safety campaigns
Determining the number of employees to recruit
In the context of human error assessment, which choice best aligns with the primary goal stated?
To redesign wage structures
To identify operator mistakes for targeted interventions
To expand working hours to boost output
To compare brands of machinery
Which action aligns with the stated purpose of safety posters and displays?
Tracking time per task to inform payroll
Encouraging adherence to safety practices through visual reminders
Promoting new consumer products to external audiences
Recording equipment maintenance intervals
Which sequence places the 5S elements in their correct order, matching the exact terms provided?
Sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain
Set in order, sort, shine, sustain, standardize
Sort, shine, set in order, sustain, standardize
Shine, sort, standardize, set in order, sustain
According to the material, on-site emergency plans are required for which scenario?
Natural disasters
Factory accidents and fire
Office parties
Staff recruitment
Off-site emergency plans are primarily coordinated with which parties?
Fire department and local authorities
Employees only
HR team
Suppliers
Toolbox talks are conducted to achieve which primary purpose?
Train workers on job-specific safety topics
Discuss production rates
Review payrolls
Allocate shifts
What is the primary role of the Safety Committee?
Conducts recruitment
Encourages participation in safety programs
Sets marketing goals
Handles finance
How often should safety training be conducted, according to the material?
Only for new employees
Regularly for all employees
Only after an accident
Once a year
Mock drills are used to test which capability?
Worker skills
Emergency preparedness
Production targets
Shift timings
The frequency rate measures which of the following?
Number of hours lost
Number of incidents occurring over a period
Average time between drills
Percentage of employees trained
Which statement best distinguishes on-site from off-site emergency planning based on the material?
On-site planning focuses on routine HR tasks, off-site involves suppliers.
On-site planning addresses factory accidents and fire, off-site is coordinated with external authorities.
On-site planning addresses natural disasters only, off-site is internal.
On-site planning is optional, off-site is mandatory.
Choose the statement that aligns with the purpose of toolbox talks.
They are meetings to determine shift schedules.
They are brief sessions that train workers on job-specific safety topics.
They are audits of financial expenditures.
They are discussions about marketing campaigns.
Which practice supports a culture of safety according to the content?
Conduct safety training only for new hires.
Hold mock drills to evaluate emergency preparedness.
Limit safety committee tasks to finance.
Coordinate off-site plans with employees only.
Which metric is explicitly identified as a safety performance measure rather than a production metric?
Production speed
Number of safety audits
Number of injuries per working hours
Shift rotation
In the 5S framework of housekeeping, which element is NOT included among the five S’s?
Sort
Shine
Safety
Sustain
The On-site Emergency Plan is implemented primarily for which purpose?
Only after an accident
To handle emergencies within the plant
For community awareness programs
For routine operations
Human error assessment most directly contributes to which outcome in a safety program?
Improving safety training
Reducing machine speed
Increasing costs
Reducing manpower
According to the material, good housekeeping most directly improves which aspect?
Morale and productivity
Sales only
Shift rotation
Reporting time
Management’s role in safety monitoring includes which activity?
Conducting safety reviews
Reducing manpower
Hiring only skilled labor
Ignoring safety audits
Which option is a mechanical hazard as categorized under Hazards and Risks?
Moving machinery parts
Electric shock
Chemical exposure
Thermal radiation
Choose the statement that best aligns with proactive safety management principles described:
Emergency plans should be prepared only after incidents occur.
Safety audits are unrelated to injury rates.
Human error assessment informs targeted training improvements.
Housekeeping practices focus solely on aesthetic shine.
If a plant aims to lower its number of injuries per working hours, which of the following actions is most consistent with the guidance provided?
Increase production speed to minimize exposure time.
Conduct safety reviews as part of management monitoring.
Reduce manpower to simplify supervision.
Ignore safety audits to avoid disruption.
Which interpretation of 5S is most accurate based on the description provided?
It explicitly lists Safety as one of the S’s along with Sort, Shine, and Sustain.
It includes Sort, Shine, and Sustain; Safety is not one of the original five S’s.
It replaces Shine with Safety to emphasize risk reduction.
It focuses on community awareness rather than workplace organization.
Which hazard is most directly associated with unguarded equipment in an industrial setting?
Moving machinery parts
Noise exposure
Radiation
Biological agents
Improper wiring primarily presents which type of hazard?
Mechanical
Electrical
Biological
Ergonomic
Which practice increases the likelihood of a fire?
Storing flammable materials near heat
Keeping exits open and unobstructed
Maintaining proper ventilation in work areas
Conducting regular fire training
On what basis are fire extinguishers classified?
Type of fire
Size of cylinder
Weight of the extinguisher
Duration of spray
Which control is most effective for mitigating noise hazards?
Using silencers and ear protection
Increasing work hours to acclimate workers
Playing background music to mask noise
Avoiding PPE to improve communication
A musculoskeletal disorder is most likely caused by which workplace factor?
Poor ergonomic design and repetitive strain
Short exposure to moderate noise
Occasional contact with disinfectants
Brief exposure to low-level radiation
Which scenario best illustrates a mechanical hazard?
Exposed conveyor belt with pinch points
Overloaded electrical circuit
Improper storage of solvents near a heater
Prolonged typing without wrist support
Which prevention strategy aligns with electrical hazard control?
Routine inspection and proper insulation of wiring
Adding more flammable storage cabinets near heat sources
Issuing only earplugs to all workers
Encouraging manual lifting without aids
Which statement best differentiates fire classes for extinguisher selection?
Classes correspond to the fuel type involved in the fire
Classes are determined by the weight of the extinguisher
Classes depend on the ambient temperature of the room
Classes are based on the operator’s experience level
Which immediate action most reduces injury risk when working near powered machinery?
Install guards and follow lockout/tagout procedures
Increase music volume to maintain alertness
Reduce the number of posted warning signs
Wear loose clothing to stay comfortable
Which condition is most commonly associated with ergonomic injury in a workstation setting?
Repetitive motion and poor posture
Chemical exposure to solvents
Electric shock from equipment
Heat radiation from furnaces
What is a primary method to reduce ergonomic hazards in a workplace?
Proper workstation design
Reducing rest breaks
Increasing production quotas
Ignoring signs of fatigue
Which index is specifically used to assess the risk of fire and explosion in industrial environments?
Fire and explosion index
Profit index
Audit checklist score
Production record
In safety management terminology, what does an "unsafe act" refer to?
Violation of safety procedures
Following standard operating procedures
Wearing personal protective equipment
Attending safety meetings
Which type of personal protective equipment is designed to protect against respiratory hazards such as fumes and dust?
Helmet
Gloves
Respirator
Safety boots
A workstation redesign includes adjustable chairs, monitor height alignment, and neutral wrist positioning. Which hazard category is this redesign targeting?
Ergonomic hazards
Thermal hazards
Electrical hazards
Chemical hazards
A plant manager compares several departments using a standardized metric to quantify potential combustion risk. Which metric should be used?
Fire and explosion index
Quality control index
Employee satisfaction index
Energy consumption index
During a safety audit, an employee bypasses a machine guard to speed up work. How is this behavior classified?
Unsafe act
Near miss
Incident report
Permitted variance
To address frequent wrist strain among data-entry staff, which intervention is most appropriate?
Install ergonomic keyboards and adjust desk height
Increase mandatory overtime
Provide thicker chemical-resistant gloves
Add more space heaters to the office
For tasks involving airborne particulates, which control is most directly protective for the worker’s lungs when engineering controls are insufficient?
Respirator
Ear plugs
Face shield
Steel-toe boots
According to the provided definitions, what is a hazard?
A potential source of harm
An unavoidable event
A safety measure
A rule violation
Which option best represents a mechanical hazard?
Electrical shock
Moving machinery parts
Noise exposure
Poor posture
Fire caused by electrical equipment is classified under which fire class?
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
What does PPE stand for in workplace safety?
Personal Performance Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Public Protection Establishment
Personal Protection Evaluation
Ergonomics primarily focuses on which area?
Machine design
Work environment design to fit workers
Production planning
Marketing
Which is an example of an unsafe condition?
Slippery floor
Running on site
Lack of training
Wrong attitude
Which agent is recommended for extinguishing electrical fires?
Water
Foam
CO₂
Sand
REBA is an assessment tool. What does REBA stand for?
Rapid Entire Body Assessment
Risk Evaluation and Behavior Analysis
Radiation Exposure Body Assessment
Rapid Ergonomic Benchmark Assessment
A safety manager is choosing equipment for a task involving live wiring. Based on classification, which fire class should be considered in the risk plan?
Class A, for ordinary combustibles like paper
Class B, for flammable liquids only
Class C, for energized electrical equipment
Class D, for reactive metals like magnesium
A facility reports frequent wrist strain among data-entry staff. Which domain would directly address workstation layout to fit the worker?
Industrial marketing
Ergonomics focusing on work environment design
Hazard analysis of mechanical parts only
Fire safety planning for Class D incidents
Which category of personal protective equipment includes electrical insulating gloves?
Hand protection
Head protection
Body protection
Foot protection
Fire-resistant clothing (FRC) primarily protects against which hazard?
Burns and ignition hazards
Noise exposure
Ergonomic stress
Radiation only
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) focuses on which core objective?
Production improvement
Identifying job-related hazards
HR management
Marketing strategies
Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) is conducted to achieve which outcome?
Identify potential hazards early
Finalize project budgets
Train workers
Conduct financial audits
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is primarily used to:
Predict system failures
Improve product marketing
Reduce worker attendance
Maintain records
A worker is assigned to a task with potential arc-flash exposure. Which PPE selection aligns with the stated protection?
Fire-resistant clothing (FRC) to mitigate ignition hazards
Earplugs to address noise only
Knee pads to reduce ergonomic stress
Regular cotton clothing to disperse radiation
When planning a new process, which technique should be applied first to systematically uncover hazards before detailed design?
Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA)
Marketing strategy review
Post-incident investigation
Routine financial audit
Which analysis method best supports proactively identifying how a component could fail and the effects of that failure?
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Time-and-motion study
Noise dosimetry survey
Performance appraisal
Select the most appropriate tool to break down a job into steps and pinpoint the hazards at each step.
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Capital budgeting
Ergonomic seating assessment
Customer satisfaction survey
Which statement best distinguishes PHA from JSA in intent?
PHA targets early-stage identification of potential hazards in processes; JSA focuses on hazards within specific job steps.
JSA is used only for budgeting early projects; PHA documents HR policies.
PHA measures noise exposure; JSA predicts system failures.
JSA conducts financial audits; PHA manages marketing strategies.
