Field Safety- Introduction to Safety technology- NCCER SAFETY Module One Questions And Answers.

Field Safety- Introduction to Safety technology-
NCCER SAFETY Module One Questions And Answers.




1.Job Safety Analysis (JSA): A careful study of a job or task to find all of
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the associated hazards and identify methods of safeguarding workers
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against each hazard.
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2.Release of energy: Events or conditions that release energy from jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl




systems, machines or pieces of equipment.
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3.Safety technician - are an important part of a company's safety program.: -
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Main Responsibilities are:
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Coordinating safety policies - safety procedures performing audits- jl jl jl jl jl jl jl




inspections
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- record keeping- risk analysis. Knowing the local the local, state and nationa
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regulations.
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These Safety Regulations are established to achieve injury-free and incident
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free work sites.
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4.Near miss: An undesired even that under slightly different circumstances
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could have resulted in personal harm or property damage or any
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undesired loss or resource.
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5.Unsafe acts: Sometimes called unsafe behavior or placing yourself at risk;
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these are behavioral departures from an accepted, normal or correct
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procedure or prac- tice. An unsafe act is an unnecessary exposure to a
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hazard or conduct that reduces the degree of safety normally present.
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6.Causes of incidents: 1-Direct cause jl jl jl jl




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also known as three levels of incident causation.
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7.Direct cause: Direct cause is the immediate reason for an event or
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incident.It is the action or condition that directly resulted in the event or
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incident.
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,8.Indirect cause: unsafe acts and/or conditions are indirect causes, or
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symptoms. Unsafe acts and conditions are typically traceable to poor
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management policies and decisions or to environmental factors, which are
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known as basic causes. By eliminating one or more of the causes, many
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incidents are preventable.
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9.Root cause: Root cause analysis (RCA) is the process of discovering the
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root causes of problems in order to identify appropriate solutions. RCA
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assumes that it is much more effective to systematically prevent and solve
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for underlying issues rather than just treating ad hoc symptoms and
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putting out fires1
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10.Here's an example: Direct cause, Indirect cause & Root cause.: A worker is
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injured when they tripped and fell over an electrical cord lying across the
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plant floor. Direct Cause: electrical cord running across the floor Indirect
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Cause: housekeeping,
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, not following safe work procedures, rushing Root Cause: design of workspac
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specifically, not enough electrical outlets
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11.Unsafe Acts examples: Failing to use PPE jl jl jl jl jl jl




•Failing to warn coworkers or to secure equipment jl jl jl jl jl jl jl




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•Lifting improperly, loading or storing materials improperly jl jl jl jl jl jl




•Operating at too high a speed jl jl jl jl jl




•Servicing equipment that is in use or motion jl jl jl jl jl jl jl




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•Using defective equipment jl jl




•Using equipment improperly jl jl




lack of proper and appropriate training.
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12.Example of unsafe conditions: *Poor housekeeping jl jl jl jl jl




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13.Worker safety is ensured by both compliance with established standards jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl




and industry best practices. There is a difference between Compliance and
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best practices.: OSHA- Determines Compliance.
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Individual company- Determine best practices. jl jl jl jl




14.OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration): Sets minimum jl jl jl jl jl jl jl




safety requirements, investigates serious accidents, and inspects
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worksites.
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15.A Company: Is in compliance when it meets all minimum safety
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16.In addition to specific guidelines, Osha regulations include a GENERAL
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DUTY CLAUSE.: Each employer has a general duty to provide employees
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with a workplace free from recognized hazards that may cause death or
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severe harm.
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- Companies are required to develop a work-site safety program that defines
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prac- tices and procedures to make sure all workers are safe.
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17.Best practice plan: A safety program that includes the best available
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practices and equipment to ensure worker safety.
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