Safety Flashcards
is the freedom from those conditions that can cause death, injury, or illness, damage to/loss of equipment or property, or damage to the environment.
Safety
is the condition or act that has the potential to cause harm or loss including human injury, damage to property or environment or a combination.
Hazard
is the term used to quantify the level or degree of danger or impact that may be brought about by accident/incident due to the exposure and contact to hazard considering its potential to cause harm to property or environment or a combination.
Risk
is an undesired event that may or may not result in harm/injury to people, damage to property or loss to process.
Accident
is an undesired event which could or does result in a loss.
Incident
is a structured and detailed method used to identify, assess, and manage potential risks in a system.
Hazard Analysis Process
It systematically examines each component to detect any possible dangers and provides measures to control or eliminate them, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the system.
Hazard Analysis Process
Its main objectives is to recognize hazards that could affect the system’s safety, functionality, or performance, allowing for early intervention to mitigate risks.
Hazard Analysis Process
Involves fires fueled by solid combustible materials, such as wood, paper, cloth, and some plastics.
Class A
These fires are fueled by flammable liquids or gases, including gasoline, oil, alcohol, and propane.
Class B
Electrical fires involving live electrical equipment, such as wiring, circuit breakers, or appliances.
Class C
These fires involve combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, or aluminum.
Class D
These fires involve flammable cooking liquids like grease, oils, and fats, common in the food industry.
Class K
This includes fires caused by highly reactive oxidizers or unique substances, like chemicals or radioactive materials.
Special Categories
Involve risks associated with exposure to high voltage, electrical currents, or faulty equipment.
Electrical Hazards
Occurs when electrical current passes through the body, potentially leading to severe injury, cardiac arrest, or death, depending on the current’s intensity and duration.
Electric Shock
Burns caused by direct contact with energized equipment or from electrical arcs.
Electrical Burns
A sudden release of electrical energy through the air, creating a flash that can cause burns, fire, or even explosion.
Arc Flash
Electrical faults, such as short circuits, overloaded circuits, or faulty wiring, can cause sparks or overheating, potentially igniting flammable materials and leading to fires.
Fire Hazards
Electrical equipment in environments with flammable gases, vapors, or dust can cause this
Explosions
Are dangerous substances that pose risks to health and safety, often found as airborne mists, vapors, gases, dust, or fumes.
Chemical Hazards
A primary route of exposure, where airborne contaminants like gases, vapors, dusts, and fumes enter the lungs and bloodstream.
Inhalation
Through skin contact, posing a risk if protective gear is not used.
Absorption
Through unintentional ingestion of contaminants
Ingestion
Occurs if sharp tools or broken equipment penetrate the skin
Injection
Refer to the potential risks that can cause physical harm or injury to workers due to physical agents, factors or conditions present in the workplace.
Physical Hazards
Moving parts, sharp edges, and heavy equipment pose a risk of cuts, bruises, or more severe injuries.
Mechanical Hazards
Exposure to very high or very low temperatures
Temperature Extremes
Exposure to loud equipment, such as high frequency signal generators or heavy-duty machinery
Noise
Process in which energetic particles or energetic waves travel through a vacuum, or through matter-containing media that are not required for propagation
Radiation
Includes alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, and X-rays.
Ionizing Radiation
It can alter atomic structures and has high-energy potential, demanding strict control measures in restricted areas.
Ionizing Radiation
Includes near-ultraviolet, visible light, infrared, microwave, and radio waves.
Non-Ionizing Radiation
Is generally less harmful but requires awareness and safety measures, particularly in environments with high exposure levels.
Non-Ionizing Radiation
Is a zone where access is controlled to protect employees from radiation exposure.
Restricted Area
Are tight, restricted areas with limited mobility and access
Confined Spaces
Occurs when a worker encounters an unseen foreign object in their path, causing them to fall.
Trip and Fall
Occurs when a person’s foot encounters an unexpected step down, like a hole in the floor or an unnoticed step.
Step and Fall
Happens when a worker’s foot suddenly meets a sticky surface or a defect in the walking surface, leading to a fall.
Stump and Fall
The most common type, happens when a worker’s balance is disrupted, often due to a slippery surface.
Slip and Fall
Set of guidelines to ensure consistent production of high-quality products
Good Manufacturing Practices
A systematic preventive approach traditionally used in food safety.
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
