Safety Flashcards
(43 cards)
is the freedom from those conditions that can cause death, injury, or illness, damage to/loss of equipment or property, or damage to the environment.
Safety
is the condition or act that has the potential to cause harm or loss including human injury, damage to property or environment or a combination.
Hazard
is the term used to quantify the level or degree of danger or impact that may be brought about by accident/incident due to the exposure and contact to hazard considering its potential to cause harm to property or environment or a combination.
Risk
is an undesired event that may or may not result in harm/injury to people, damage to property or loss to process.
Accident
is an undesired event which could or does result in a loss.
Incident
is a structured and detailed method used to identify, assess, and manage potential risks in a system.
Hazard Analysis Process
It systematically examines each component to detect any possible dangers and provides measures to control or eliminate them, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the system.
Hazard Analysis Process
Its main objectives is to recognize hazards that could affect the system’s safety, functionality, or performance, allowing for early intervention to mitigate risks.
Hazard Analysis Process
Involves fires fueled by solid combustible materials, such as wood, paper, cloth, and some plastics.
Class A
These fires are fueled by flammable liquids or gases, including gasoline, oil, alcohol, and propane.
Class B
Electrical fires involving live electrical equipment, such as wiring, circuit breakers, or appliances.
Class C
These fires involve combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, or aluminum.
Class D
These fires involve flammable cooking liquids like grease, oils, and fats, common in the food industry.
Class K
This includes fires caused by highly reactive oxidizers or unique substances, like chemicals or radioactive materials.
Special Categories
Involve risks associated with exposure to high voltage, electrical currents, or faulty equipment.
Electrical Hazards
Occurs when electrical current passes through the body, potentially leading to severe injury, cardiac arrest, or death, depending on the current’s intensity and duration.
Electric Shock
Burns caused by direct contact with energized equipment or from electrical arcs.
Electrical Burns
A sudden release of electrical energy through the air, creating a flash that can cause burns, fire, or even explosion.
Arc Flash
Electrical faults, such as short circuits, overloaded circuits, or faulty wiring, can cause sparks or overheating, potentially igniting flammable materials and leading to fires.
Fire Hazards
Electrical equipment in environments with flammable gases, vapors, or dust can cause this
Explosions
Are dangerous substances that pose risks to health and safety, often found as airborne mists, vapors, gases, dust, or fumes.
Chemical Hazards
A primary route of exposure, where airborne contaminants like gases, vapors, dusts, and fumes enter the lungs and bloodstream.
Inhalation
Through skin contact, posing a risk if protective gear is not used.
Absorption
Through unintentional ingestion of contaminants
Ingestion