Discussions

Question 1

Explain why common-cause failure analysis is important when dealing with redundant systems. Provide an example that illustrates your point (other than one from the course textbook). 
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 2

Describe some of the criteria that should be used in determining a top event or condition for a Fault Tree Analysis. Provide some examples (other than the ones in the course textbook). 
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 3

Identify the two logic gates commonly used in fault tree analysis, and briefly explain the difference. 
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 4

What does the fault tree in Figure 7.6 of the course textbook (p. 77) tell you about strategies for extinguishing a fire? 
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 5

Briefly discuss some reasons why identifying minimum cut sets is an important analysis technique. Provide an example that illustrates 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.