DEVELOPMENT QUESTION BANK 2026
◉ Mitigation
Answer: An action taken to reduce the risk presented by a hazard, by
modifying the hazard in order to decrease the mishap probability
and/or the mishap severity. Mitigation is generally accomplished
through design measures, use of safety devices, warning devices,
training, or procedures. It is also referred to as hazard mitigation
and risk mitigation.
◉ As low as reasonably practical (ALARP)
Answer: Level of mishap risk that has been established and is
considered as low as reasonably possible and still acceptable. It is
based on a set of predefined ALARP conditions and is considered
acceptable.
◉ Mishap
Answer: An unplanned even or series of events resulting in death,
injury, occupational illness, damage to or loss of equipment or
property, or damage to the environment.
◉ Two ways to modify insurance rates based on modifying the
manual rate to reflect the insured's safety record are the prospective
,experience rating and the retrospective rating. Which of the
following identified the retrospective rating?
Answer: Experience during policy period
◉ The Z10 is a management system standard compatible and
harmonized with quality (ISO 9000 series) and environmental
management systems (ISO 14000 series). Which of the following
best describes these standards?
Answer: Performance standards-The drafters of these standards set
out to ensure that it could be easily integrated into any management
systems an organization has in place. That flexibility is characteristic
of a Performance Oriented Standard. Z10 adopts from and is in
harmony with the International Labor Organization's Guidelines on
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, ILO-OSH
2001.
◉ SMART Model
Answer: Specific
Measurable
Actionable
Realistic
Time-oriented
◉ ANSI/ASSE Z10-2012
, Answer: American National Standard for Occupational Health &
Safety Management Systems- Voluntary consensus standard
published by American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) following
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) requirements. It
provides management systems requirements and guidelines for
improving occupational health and safety. Experts from labor
government, professional organizations, and industry formulated
the standard after extensive examination of current national and
international standards, guidelines, and practices.
◉ OHSAS 18001:2007
Answer: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Specification-- British Standard; The standard specifies
requirements for an occupational health and safety management
system, to enable an organization to control its risk and improve its
performance. The Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series
(OHSAS) Project Group, and international association of government
agencies, private industries, and consulting organizations, first
published the standard in 1999. Since then there have been 16000
certifications to the standard in over 80 countries. The 2007 edition
reflects lessons learn from users and increases its compatibility with
other international SHMS standards and guidelines. A companion
document, OHSAS 18002:2000, serves as a guide to implementing
OHSAS 18001.
◉ ILO-OSH 2001