Industrial safety and Health Mangment

Hazards that are physically feasible, but economically infeasible to correct

Hazards that are physically infeasible to correct

Hazards that are physically and economically feasible to correct.

Enforcement

Psychological

Engineering

Analytical

General fail-safe principle

Fail-safe principle of redundancy

Principle of worst case

OSHA issues rules for handling hazardous materials along with a list of penalties if the rules are not followed.

Home fire protection offered by the installation of smoke detectors

A special parking space is reserved for the employee selected as �Safe Employee of the Month.�

An enclosure is built around a noise source.

The �deadman switch� on a subway train � the train will come to a stop if the engineer�s foot is removed from the switch.

The engine in a small Cessna single engine airplane has an engine with two sparkplugs per cylinder. Each plug is energized by a separate ignition system.

Flood protection offered by elevating house in flood prone areas

In flying cross country in a small single engine airplane, a pilot must constantly monitor the terrain below seeking suitable landing area in case of an emergency.

Exposure to radiation during x-ray procedures

Before taking off in an airplane, the pilot must perform a pre-takeoff inspection (FMEA).

Where should the safety manager be located within an organization? In your response, describe the size of the organization, to whom the safety manager should report, and the best strategic location for interacting with other departments. Discuss why these issues make a difference? 

Your response should 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.

During a recent worksite inspection, you identified a serious hazard and recommend that it be corrected immediately. The maintenance supervisor says he fixes things in the order received, and your order goes to the bottom of the list. Discuss some possible methods for helping the maintenance supervisor understand why he or she may need to change his or her prioritization system. 

Your response should 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.