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Who should be concerned about risk assessment?. The Safety Officer. The Heads of Department working together. Everyone on board needs to be involved and to "own" the process. The Master.

A Permit to Work system is a good example of: human factor safety. procedural safety. engineered safety. inherent safety.

When you are discussing risk assessment and setting priorities, you need to use appropriate questions to help identify the hazards on your ship. Which of the questions below would not be appropriate?. How should we prepare the gangway safety net?. What do we particularly worry about on this ship?. Are there situations which we feel need additional supervision because of fears that something might go wrong?. Are there activities which seem to create an above average number of problems, accidents, incidents and so on?.

Detailed oil discharge procedures in the ship's manual are a good example of: human factor safety. inherent safety. procedural safety. engineered safety.

What is the meaning of the word "hazard"?. The means of controlling risk. A potential to threaten human life, health, property or the environment. The sequence of events leading to a hazardous situation or accident. The consequence of an accident.

Which of these beliefs about a no-blame reporting system are justified?. A no-blame system encourages the reporting of all incidents and near misses without fear of recrimination. A no blame system means that workers tend to get careless. The no-blame system helps to ensure safe running of equipment. A blame culture is better as it forces everyone to take responsibility and obtain better risk management.

Which answer best describes the main purpose of risk assessment?. To provide crucial feedback as to equipment reliability. To identify errors of management. To identify, assess and manage risks so as to reduce the chances of an incident. To identify sub standard components of deck and engine room machinery.

What is the definition given for the word "risk"?. It is a combination of two factors - the probability of something happening and the consequences if it does. The outcome of an accident. An unintended event involving death or injury, and/or damage to the ship, other property, or the environment. It describes what would happen in case of the sudden operational failure of a vital piece of equipment on board ship.

The importance of risk assessment needs to be made clear by. the ISM auditor. the ship's safety officers. the senior management. the company safety officer.

Which of those listed is not one of the four different types of safety to be remembered when considering how to manage risk?. Enhanced. Inherent. Engineered. Procedural.

When you are discussing risk assessment and setting priorities, you need to use appropriate questions to help identify the hazards your company may face. Which of the questions below would not be appropriate?. How should I distribute the Class survey schedule to the fleet?. Are there situations which I feel the need to manage myself because of fears something might go wrong?. Are there activities which seem to create an above average number of accidents, incidents and so on?. What do I particularly worry about as a Manager or Director?.