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Essay Question

1. Compare and contrast preliminary hazards analysis (PHA) and failure modes and effect analysis (FMEA) as methodologies for assessing hazards and risks. Which method would be most effective in

your current workplace (or a specific workplace with which you are familiar)? Provide examples that

illustrate the reasoning for your opinion.

Your response must be at least 500 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be

referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Primary Assignment

Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment Project

Select a serious workplace hazard with which you are familiar, or use Steps 1 and 2 of the provided Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment Guide to help you select one. Use Steps 3-10 of the guide to evaluate the hazard and its associated risks, and then use the attached Hazard Analysis/Risk Analysis Project Form. Please note that you will have to save a copy in order to fill out the form using the “Add Text” tool. To complete the Initial Risk Assessment and Post Control Risk Assessment sections, use the following codes based on the Risk Assessment Matrix: SEVERITY:

1 – Catastrophic 2 – Critical 3 – Marginal 4 – Negligible PROBABILITY (Likelihood of Occurence): A – Frequent B – Probable C – Occasional D – Remote E – Improbable RISK CODE:

H – High S – Serious M – Medium L – Low

All sections of the form must be completed. Note that the Post Control Risk Assessment Measures section reflects the risk assessment AFTER applying the Additional Control Measures.

In a paragraph of at least 500 words, explain the reasoning behind how you filled out each section of the form. Insert the completed form into the same Word document with your paragraph, using APA formatting for the paper format as well as for all references and in-text citations.

Safety Management Week IV