Lecture 2 Flashcards
What is risk assessment?
an estimation of degree of risk. may be quantified numerically or a qualitative estimate of severity.
What is risk management?
the decision making process to control and minimize risks. May minimize probability and/or severity.
What is the hierarchy of controls?
Eliminate, Substitute, Engineering, Administrative, PPE
What are the steps in risk management?
- Risk Identification
- risk analysis
- risk elimination or reduction
- financing risk
- administering the risk management process
What are the consequences of accidents?
- no damage
- property damage
- minor injury
- major injury
- permanent injury
- fatality
What is the risk cost?
probability x cost =
What is residual risk?
the risk that you can’t really get rid of after going through the hierarchy or controls. This is what you get insurance for.
What are the health effects associated with chemical risks?
- asthma
- sensitizers
- cancer
4 reproductive
What is a sensitizer?
a chemical that may not cause effect after the first exposure, but after prolonged exposure will cause a reaction.
What is the dose-response relationship?
probability of getting a disease increases with the dose
What is Paracelsus’ rule?
The dose makes the poison. Anything at a high enough dose can kill you. At the same time, there is a safe level for everything.
NOEL
No Observed Effect Level
Lowest dose at which you see no effect
NOAEL
No Observed Adverse Effect Level
Lowest dose at which you see no adverse effect
LOEL
Lowest Observed Effect Level
Lowest dose at which you see an effect
LOAEL
Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level
Lowest dose at which you see an adverse effect