WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HAZARD AND A RISK?
A hazard is a potential source of harm, while a risk is the likelihood of harm occurring from that hazard.
EXPLAIN THE HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS IN SAFETY MANAGEMENT.?
A framework for prioritizing safety measures, starting from the most effective: 1. Elimination (Remove the hazard entirely). 2. Substitution (Replace the hazard). 3. Engineering controls (Isolate people). 4. Administrative controls (Change work methods). 5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Protect individuals).
WHAT ARE THE KEY ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE SAFETY INSPECTION?
A thorough safety inspection includes: A detailed checklist, Observation of work practices/conditions, Identification of hazards/risks, Documentation of findings, and Follow-up on corrective actions.
WHAT ARE THE KEY COMPONENTS OF A COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM?
A robust safety management system typically includes: Hazard identification and risk assessment, Safety policies and procedures, Safety training, Emergency preparedness, Accident investigation, and Performance monitoring.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SAFETY OFFICER?
Conduct safety inspections, Develop and implement safety programs, Train employees, Investigate accidents, and Maintain safety records.
WHAT IS SAFETY?
It is a condition that gives you freedom from hazard, risk, and accident that may cause injury, damage, and loss. Defined as freedom from conditions that can cause injury or damage.
WHAT IS ACCIDENT?
It is an unexpected or unplanned event that may or may not result in injury or damage or property loss or death.
WHAT IS INJURY?
It is defined as a harmful condition sustained by the body as a result of an accident.
WHAT IS HAZARD?
Inherent property of a substance or an occurrence that has the potential to cause loss or damage property, person, or environment.
WHAT IS RISK?
The probability of the realization of potential for loss or damage or injury.
WHAT IS INCIDENT?
It is an event which represents a deviation from the intended sequence of designed steps.
WHAT IS SAFETY POLICY?
A safety policy is a statement that reflects a company’s social and legal obligation to provide a safe and healthy working environment to all its employees.
WHAT IS SAFETY AUDIT?
The process that identifies un-safe conditions and unsafe acts and recommends safety improvement. Types: Walk-through, Intermediate, and Comprehensive.
WHAT IS SAFETY TAG?
A surface made of cardboard or paper board on which English/local languages letters written for warning safety instructions to employees.
WHAT IS SAFETY PROGRAM?
Five methods by which accidents can be prevented easily: engineering, education, enforcement, enthusiasm, and example. Safety programs are plain spoken and carry out certain legal steps.
WHAT IS ATTITUDE?
Attitude may be described as continuous behavior. If a person’s behavior is good, then their action will be either correct or safe.
WHAT IS EMERGENCY PLANNING?
Emergency planning can defined as a control measurer. It can control the accidents, safeguard people, and provide information to media.
WHAT IS WORK PERMIT SYSTEM?
It is a ““written document”” for permission to undertake a Job by the area in charge or is a written document issued by the area in charge to the performer to undertake the specific job.
WHAT IS WORK AT HEIGHT?
Any work above 2 meters from ground is called work at height.
WHAT IS CONFINED SPACE?
An area which is small and enclosed or an area where one entry and exit, or where a man cannot work comfortable in any location is called confined space.
WHAT IS EXCAVATION?
Marking a hole or tunnel by digging the ground by man or machine is called excavation.
WHAT IS SCAFFOLDING?
It is a temporary platform constructed for supporting both men and materials and working safety at a construction site.
WHAT IS WELDING?
The process of joining of metals either by electrical or by gas is called welding.
WHAT IS GAS CUTTING?
The process of cutting metals by using oxygen and combustible gas is called gas cutting.