Chapter 1 Flashcards
What is the primary focus of the course EGHS1140?
The importance and need of safety in different engineering industries and comprehension of HSE terms
HSE stands for Health, Safety, and Environment.
Why is safety essential for successful businesses?
Healthy employees and goodwill related to industrial safety are essential for success
Industrial safety boosts employee morale, especially in hazardous conditions.
What is the significance of Health and Safety in contemporary fields?
It is considered more important than just production and profits
It is a buzzword in academics and industrial operations.
What are some consequences of industrial accidents?
Substantial loss of production time, injuries, deaths, and damage to resources
These factors adversely affect profits and company growth.
What is essential to prevent industrial accidents?
Identifying causes, examining, analyzing, and controlling them
This includes taking necessary steps to eliminate hazards.
What are unsafe conditions that can lead to accidents? List examples.
- Inadequate maintenance
- Defective tools
- Damaged electrical fittings and cables
- Poor layout design
- Visibility issues
- Improper guarding of machinery
- Defective lifting machines and slings
Unsafe conditions often coincide with unsafe acts to cause accidents.
True or False: An accident can occur with only an unsafe condition present.
False
Accidents require both unsafe conditions and unsafe acts to coincide.
Fill in the blank: Healthy employees and goodwill related to industrial safety are highly _______ for any successful business.
essential
What are the two main components that contribute to industrial accidents?
Unsafe conditions and unsafe acts
Both must coincide for an accident to occur.
