Chapter Twenty-Seven – HAZARD ANALYSIS/PREVENTION AND SAFETY
MANAGEMENT
TRUE OR FALSE: Place T or F in the space provided.
_____1. A hazard analysis is a systematic process for identifying hazards and
recommending corrective action.
_____2. Risk is decreased by reducing the frequency and severity of hazard-
related events.
_____3. The bottom box in a fault tree represents the accident/incident that
either could occur or has occurred.
_____4. Technic of operations review (TOR) is a hazard analysis methodology
where only the workers conduct the analysis.
_____5. Human error analysis (HEA) is used to predict human error.
_____6. Failure mode and e.ects analysis is a method of detailed hazard
analysis.
_____7. Experience and related expertise are important factors in conducting
a preliminary review.
_____8. Each hazard is grouped together to determine its probability of
causing an accident.
_____9. Primary and secondary are the two approaches used to develop
hazards analysis.
_____10. An important responsibility of safety managers is helping
supervisors and employees play their roles in maintaining a safe and healthy
workplace.
MULTIPLE CHOICE: Circle the letter before the correct answer.
1. A condition or combination of conditions that, if left uncorrected, might
lead to an accident, illness, or property damage is which of the following?
A. Hazard
B. Emergency
C. Adjustment
D. Experience
2. When should human error analysis be used?
A. After-the-facts process
B. Before hazards cause accidents
C. Only as a last resort
D. None of the above
3. Risk analysis is normally associated with:
A. Insurance and investments
B. Adjustment and assessment
C. Training and education
D. Evaluation and review
4. Select the best method of hazard analysis which uses a graphic model to
visually display the analysis process.
A. Failure mode and e.ects analysis (FMEA)
B. Hazard operability review (HAZOP)
C. Risk analysis
D. Fault tree analysis (FTA)
5. What is the purpose of safety and health promotion programs?
A. Keeps employees, supervisors, and managers focused on safety and
health issues
B. To remind people to think safety Brst
C. It encompass safety on the job as well as o.
D. All of the above
10. T
5. B
Chapter Twenty-Seven – Hazard Analysis/Prevention and Safety
1. DeBne the term hazard.
2. What is the purpose of preliminary hazard analysis?
3. Explain why experience and related expertise are so important when
conducting a preliminary hazard analysis.
4. Why is cost-beneBt analysis so critical as a part of hazard analysis and
prevention?
5. BrieDy, describe the following detailed hazard analysis methodologies:
FMEA, HAZOP, HEA, FTA, TOR.
6. What is the most fundamental weakness of both FMEA and HAZOP and
how can it be overcome?
7. Name and brieDy explain two approaches to HEA.
8. Why did it take so long for TOR to catch on?
9. What is the most important strength of TOR?
10. Name Bve widely applicable hazard prevention strategies.
11. Explain the two options given to organizations by HAZWOPER for
responding to a chemical spill.
12. What is risk assessment? How is it used?
13. Explain the principal concerns of the safety manager.
14. List the major components of an OHSMS.