Ch.3 (Safe Work Programs)

Question 1

What is the most important aspect of a first class power engineer’s job?

Answer 1

Management of the Safety Program

Question 2

List 6 Major elements of H&S program

Answer 2

• Need for commitment from top management
• Clarly stated H&S policy
• Identification of hazards
• Development plan to control risks
• Effective training
• Inspection and audit process

Question 3

List 6 things included in a H&S policy

Answer 3

• Maintain a healty and safe work environment
• Comply with all regulatory requirements and standards
• Provide necessary resources
• Communicate the policy proactivly to all employees
• Define consequence of noncompliance
• Continuous improvement

Question 4

What is an initial status review? What does it determine?

Answer 4

It is a way of accessing the plants current H&S program and assists in moving forward to ensure goals and objectives of the new program are met. It looks at what is already there, what needs to be done, what info/help is available and what is relevant to that specific plant.

Question 5

What are the 3 areas of a risk reduction process?

Answer 5

• Haz identification
• Risk assessment
• Risk Control

Question 6

What 5 areas do an anual measurable H&S objective address?

Answer 6

• Findings on the initial status review
• Areas of risk priority on risk reduction process
• Any non compliance
• Findings of past incidents
• recommendations from H&S committee