Safety Test 1 August 19

Question 1

Definition of Accident

Answer 1

Sesek thinks its NOT unexpected (you should expect bad things to happen), undesirable event that interferes with normal work process and carries the potential for physical injury, property damage, or product loss
- MULTI-FACTORIAL

Question 2

Definition of Hazard

Answer 2

a condition that has potential to cause injury, you may not be exposed to it though

Question 3

Definition of Danger

Answer 3

• the danger inherent in a situation is dependent on the relative exposure to a hazard
• i.e. something may have high hazard but little danger

Question 4

Definition of Damage

Answer 4

• the severity of injury or magnitude of loss that results from an uncontrolled hazard

Question 5

Definition of Risk

Answer 5

• function of the probability of loss (danger) AND the magnitude of potential loss (damage)

Question 6

Safety (Sesek’s favorite definition)

Answer 6

the control of hazards to an acceptable level (you cannot always eliminate all hazards!)

Question 7

hierarchy of safety controls

Answer 7

1. Engineering Controls (design the hazard out)
2. Administrative Controls (job rotation, limiting exposure times, etc.)
3. PPE

Question 8

Why is PPE at the bottom of
the hierarchy? and why yet is so often employed by
safety professionals.

Answer 8

• its at the bottom b/c its the least effective (not full-proof, adds discomfort to worker, etc)
• It is used b/c its CHEAP and easy to implement

Question 9

Unclear Messages - potential “traps”

Answer 9

• Poor communication leads to problems such as confusion, delays, errors, etc.
• lack of enforcement IS a message!

Question 10

safety features vs. safety procedures

Answer 10

• feature: safety is automatically built in to help you

- procedure: something you have to do

Question 11

Problem with safety procedures

Answer 11

they can be forgotten, skipped, etc