Definitions
What is a Safety management system
a problem solving approach to safety
Name 1 type of hazard and provide an example
Physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, psychological/mental health
eg. oil based-paint/being run over, crushed or pinned...
Who has to sign the policies in 1. Management Commitment and Policies of the 8 elements.
CEO/Senior Operating Manager
Workplace safety has three basic steps:
- Hazard Indenificathion
- Hazard Evaluation
- Hazard Control
What are Direct vs. Indirect Costs
Cost of medical treatment/benefits vs. Cost of property damage, loss of production and/or profits.
What is a hazard
an activity, event or condition that could cause an accident or incident that results in injury or illness to people and/or damage to property.
Who needs special consideration when it comes to 5. Worker competency and training?
New and/or young workers
Loss control helps prevent what three things
1. Injury to people
2. Damage to property
3. Loss of productivity or profit
What was the past definition of "safety" and what is the new current definition of safety?
freedom from injuries
control of accidental loss
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
a safety audit
What are the three levels of loss control
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
Basic Controls
The term unsafe act has been replaced with....
substandard practices and substandard conditions.
Fill in the following blank
Identifying hazards is the first step in _____________ risk or injury
reducing
If your company meets the provincial standards is can be issued a
Certificate of Recognition
In the past organizations viewed safety programs as an
expense
The definition of accident and incident has changed to mean
undesired event that results in unintended harm or damage to people, property, environment, and/or loss of process/production.
Name all the types of hazards, in order
Physical
Chemical
Biological
Ergonomic
Psychological/Mental Health
List all 8 elements
Management commitment or policy
Hazard identification and assessment
Hazard controls
Ongoing inspections
Qualifications assessment and training
Emergency Response Planning
Incident Reporting and Investigation
HSMS Administration
*Prior knowledge required*
What does WHIMIS stand for?
AND
What does OH&S stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Sheet
Occupational Health & Safety