What is the measure of the probability and consequences related to an action or task on the job?
Module 1- safety
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| The activity that consists of breaking a job component tasks and the analyzing each step for potential hazards is called a? | Job safety analysis |
| A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as a ? | Risk |
What is the most common grounding system?
2. Solidly grounded. This type of grounding system is most commonly used in industrial and commercial power systems, where grounding conductors are connected to earth ground with no intentional added impedance in the circuit.
Which of the following must be included with every shipment of a hazardous substance and made available to workers on the job site?
Basic Safety Matching Game
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| Which of the following must be included with every shipment of a hazardous substance and made available to workers on the job site? | MSDS |
| A worker who has been discriminated against for asserting his or her OSHA rights has the right to file a complaint within a _____ period. | 30-day |
Which of the following data is included on a material safety data sheet?
The SDS includes information such as the properties of each chemical; the physical, health, and environmental health hazards; protective measures; and safety precautions for handling, storing, and transporting the chemical.
What is the importance of material safety data sheet?
Safety data sheets are important in helping you, or anyone you supply, to make the workplace safe and to protect the environment. More specifically, a safety data sheet contains information to help you make a risk assessment as required by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH).
What is the most important section of MSDS?
Section 6 – Health Effects and First Aid Information This section is probably the most important part of the MSDS because it gives the health effects of the substances, the signs and symptoms of over exposure and if any prior conditions of a worker can be aggravated by exposure to the substance.
What are the four ways a controlled product can enter the body?
There are four major routes by which a chemical may enter the body:
- Inhalation (breathing)
- Skin (or eye) contact.
- Swallowing (ingestion or eating)
- Injection.
When would you use an SDS?
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are summary documents that provide information about the hazards of a product and advice about safety precautions. SDSs are usually written by the manufacturer or supplier of the product.
How long is an SDS valid for?
five years
What is the difference between a risk and a hazard?
A hazard, as defined by the TUC, ‘is something that can cause harm’, and a risk ‘is the chance, high or low, that any hazard will actually cause somebody harm’. A risk would be a danger that these situations may pose; for example, physical injury, chemical burns, RSI or increased stress levels.
What is a risk category?
A risk category is a group of potential causes of risk. Categories allow you to group individual project risks for evaluating and responding to risks. Project managers often use a common set of project risk categories such as: Schedule.