Safety Risk Management

1. In an event tree, time progresses from __________.

right to left

top to bottom

bottom to top

left to right

2. Which type of safety analysis model is used to define relationships among variables and constants?

Physics

Physical

Graphic

Mathematical

3. 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

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

result

source

mechanism

factor

5. Which type of safety analysis model would be used to examine how system components interact?

Physics

Physical

Graphic

Mathematical

6. Why is it important for an organization to have a clear definition of the term "hazard?" Your response must be at least 75 words in length.

7. 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.

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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

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.