2 Assignments- Pro Sendric ONLY

Question 1

In a two-dimensional risk assessment matrix, risk is the combination of probability and __________.

		severity
		frequency
		loss
		exposure

Question 2

In the course textbook, the author proposes that a hazard is a __________ with potential for causing harmful consequences.

		result
		source
		mechanism
		factor

Question 3

In an event tree, time progresses from __________.

		right to left
		top to bottom
		bottom to top
		left to right

Question 4

Which of the following is not one of Bloom's six levels of development?

		Comprehension
		Efficacy
		Synthesis
		Evaluation

Question 5

Public health funding for injury prevention efforts is low due to the general public and legislatures believing that injuries are which of the following?

		Preventable
		Costly
		Inconsequential
		Inevitable

Question 6

Provide an example of a risk reduction method that acts by reducing the severity of the harm.  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

Provide two occupational examples of an individual and equipment level system other than the ones listed in Table 1.1 of 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 8

Briefly explain the difference between physical models and physics models. Provide an 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

Why is it important to consider the full lifecycle of a system when identifying and controlling hazards?  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

Briefly explain the major differences between event trees and analytical trees.  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 11

You have been asked to explain the difference between hazard and risk to a colleague who is not a safety professional. Write an explanation that uses at least three examples.  Your response must be at least 200 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 12

Consider the graphic relationship model for the generic user-stairway-environment interaction shown in Figure 3.1 (p. 26) in the course textbook. Assume that you need to investigate an incident involving a colleague who was seriously injured due to a fall while descending a flight of stairs. The colleague admitted to being distracted by an attractive coworker who was ascending the stairs. Explain how you might use the model to help you think about the distraction factor is relation to the other factors.  Your response must be at least 200 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.