QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Designing for safety (4 steps) - CORRECT ANSWER 1) eliminate known hazards
2) follow established design standards
3) follow gov laws and regulations
4) follow good engineering practice
Hazard Analysis steps (4) - CORRECT ANSWER 1) identify obvious/concealed
hazards
2) eliminate hazards where possible
3) shield hazards if not eliminated
4) warn, remedy, recall, if cannot be shielded
Failure Analysis - CORRECT ANSWER Examines consequences of component failure
of large systems and estimate/reduce probability of failure. Can be very complex
Hazard Reduction checklist - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Collect Information - find and
apply standards and regulations
3) Use state of the art design methods
2) Conduct formal design review
4) Carry out formal hazard analysis
5) Carry out formal failure analysis
6) Warn consumers and clients of hazards
7) Prepare and distribute instruction manual
8) Maintain complete design records
Mandates of the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) - CORRECT ANSWER Promotes
efficient and effective standardization and oversee the National Standards System
(organizations involved in standards development, promotion, and implementation)