Discussions

Question 6

Discuss possible reasons why the last process in a risk assessment, implementing the tactics, is sometimes neglected. What would you recommend to an organization to ensure that this critical step is not left out? 

Your response must be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations

Reference: Jensen, R. C. (2012). Risk-reduction methods for occupational safety and health. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

Question 7

Identify a task from where you work, or used to work, that would be a good candidate for a JHA. Identify who you feel would be the best person to conduct the JHA, and briefly explain the reasons for your selection. 
Your response must be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Reference: Jensen, R. C. (2012). Risk-reduction methods for occupational safety and health. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

Question 8

Explain the difference between a job and a task, providing at least one example of each. 
Your response must be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Reference: Jensen, R. C. (2012). Risk-reduction methods for occupational safety and health. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

Question 9

You have been asked to identify engineering controls that will reduce noise levels in a machine shop. Using the strategy column of Table 5.1 (p. 56) as a guide, propose at least three controls based on engineering methods. 
Your response must be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations

Reference: Jensen, R. C. (2012). Risk-reduction methods for occupational safety and health. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

Question 10

Discuss reasons why persons unfamiliar with risk assessment might object to creating a preliminary hazard list. Provide examples (other than the ones in the course textbook) that help illustrate your points. 
Your response must be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations

Reference: Jensen, R. C. (2012). Risk-reduction methods for occupational safety and health. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.