UNITED INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(An Autonomous Institution)

Periyanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore – 641020

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING/ ARTIFICIAL

INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE, COMPUTER SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING- CYBER SECURITY, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SUBJECT : MX3089 - INDUSTRIAL SAFETY

SEM/YEAR: VI /III
Question Bank
UNIT – 1 - SAFETY TERMINOLOGIES

Hazard-Types of Hazard- Risk-Hierarchy of Hazards Control Measures-Lead indicators - lag Indicators

- Flammability - Toxicity Time - weighted Average (TWA) - Threshold LimitValue ( TLV) - Short
Term Exposure Limit (STEL) - Immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) - acute and chronic
Effects - Routes of Chemical Entry - Personnel Protective Equipment - Health and Safety Policy -
Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS

PART - A

Q.NO QUESTION CO BTL

1. Define the term "hazard." 1 1

2 Differentiate between lead and lag indicators with an example for each. 1 2

3. Distinguish between flammability and toxicity. 1 2

4. Define Time-Weighted Average 1 1

5. Differentiate between acute and chronic effects with examples. 1 2

6. Name the four primary routes of chemical entry into the body. 1 1

7. What is the purpose of a Health and Safety Policy? 1 1

8. How does an MSDS help in chemical safety management? 1 2

PART - B

1. Explain the types of Hazard in detail. 1 2

2. Analyze the effectiveness of the hierarchy of hazard control measures in 1 4

reducing risks in a manufacturing plant with toxic fumes and rotating
machinery.
 3. Analyze how acute and chronic effects influence the choice of safety 1 4
measures in handling hazardous chemicals.

4 Evaluate the effectiveness of a health and safety policy in fostering a culture of 1 5

safety in an organization.

UNIT – 2

Indian Factories Act-1948 - Health - Safety- Hazardous materials and Welfare - ISO 45001:2018
health and safety (OH&S) - Occupational Safety and Health Audit IS14489:1998 – Hazard
Identification and Risk Analysis - code of practice IS 15656:2006

PART - A

Q.NO QUESTION CO BTL

1. What is the primary objective of the Indian Factories Act, 1948? 2 1

2 Name two health provisions under the Indian Factories Act, 1948. 2 1

3. What is the main objective of risk analysis? 2 1

4. List two examples of hazardous materials commonly found in industries. 2 1

5. How does ISO 45001:2018 differ from traditional safety practices? 2 2

6. What is IS 14489:1998 related to? 2 1

7. What is the role of HIRA in workplace safety? 2 1

8. How does IS 15656:2006 contribute to industrial safety? 2 2

PART - B

1. Explain the key provisions of the Indian Factories Act, 1948 related to health, 2 4
safety, hazardous materials, and worker welfare. How do these provisions
ensure a safe working environment?

2. Discuss the key principles of ISO 45001:2018 and its role in occupational 2 4
health and safety management. How does it help organizations improve
workplace safety?

3. What is the significance of IS 14489:1998 in occupational safety audits? 2 4

Describe the steps involved in conducting a workplace safety audit as per this
standard.

4 Develop a Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis (HIRA) framework 2 6

 based on IS 15656:2006 for a manufacturing plant. How would you implement
risk control measures to minimize workplace hazards?

UNIT – 3

SAFETY ACTIVITIES
Toolbox Talk- Role of safety Committee- Responsibilities of Safety Officers and Safety
Representatives- Safety Training and Safety Incentives- Mock Drills- On-site Emergency Action
Plan- Off-site Emergency Action Plan- Safety poster and Display- Human Error Assessment.

PART - A

Q.NO QUESTION CO BTL

1. What is the primary function of a safety committee? 3 1

2 What are two responsibilities of a safety officer in an organization? 3 2

3. How does a safety representative contribute to workplace safety? 3 2

4. Give two examples of safety incentives used to encourage safe behavior 3 2

5. What is the purpose of conducting a mock drill? 3 2

6. What is the significance of safety posters in the workplace? 3 2

7. What is meant by human error in workplace safety? 3 2

8. Name two methods used to assess human error in industrial settings 3 2

PART - B

1. Explain the structure and functions of a safety committee in an organization. 3 4

How does it contribute to workplace safety?

2. Discuss the importance of safety training programs in an industrial setting. 3 5

How do safety incentives encourage a culture of safety?

3. Design a comprehensive emergency action plan for an industrial plant, 3 6

including both on-site and off-site measures. What challenges might arise
during implementation?

4 Analyze different types of human errors in the workplace. How can 3 4

organizations assess and minimize the risk of human errors affecting safety?

UNIT – 4 - WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY

Noise hazard- Particulate matter- musculoskeletal disorder improper sitting poster and lifting
Ergonomics RULE & REBA- Unsafe act & Unsafe Condition- Electrical Hazards- Crane Safety-
Toxic gas Release

PART - A

Q.NO QUESTION CO BTL

1. State how prolonged exposure to high noise levels can affect human health. 4 2

2 Define particulate matter and give an example of its source. 4 2

3. Identify two ergonomics solutions to prevent musculoskeletal disorders caused 4 2

by improper lifting.

4. Compare RULE and REBA in terms of their application in ergonomic risk 4 2

assessment.

5. Differentiate between an unsafe act and an unsafe condition with examples. 4 2

6. State two safety measures to prevent crane related accidents on a 4 2

construction site.

7. Why grounding and insulation are essential to prevent electrical hazards in the 4 2
workplace?

8 Name two toxic gases commonly released in industrial accidents and their 2
primary health effects.

PART - B

1. Discuss the various types of electrical hazards in the workplace. What 4 2

precautions and safety measures should be taken to prevent electrical
accidents?

2. Illustrate how to apply REBA to identify and mitigate ergonomic risk in 4 3

various job tasks.

3. Explain the impact of improper sitting posture and incorrect lifting techniques 4 2
on musculoskeletal health. Suggest ergonomic solutions to prevent such
disorders.

4 What are the causes and consequences of toxic gas release in 4 2

industries? Discuss control measures, emergency response strategies
and the role of safety regulations in preventing such incidents.
 UNIT – 5

Job Safety Analysis-Preliminary Hazard Analysis-Failure mode and Effects Analysis- Hazard and
Operability- Fault Tree Analysis- Event Tree Analysis Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Assessment-
Checklist Analysis- Root cause analysis- What-If Analysis- and Hazard Identification and Risk
Assessment

PART - A

Q.NO QUESTION CO BTL

1. What is Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and why is it important? 5 1

2 Define Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) and mention its primary purpose. 5 1

3. List two key objectives of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). 5 2

4. How does a Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) help in process safety? 5 2

5. Differentiate between Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Event Tree Analysis 5 2
(ETA).

6. Explain the purpose of Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Assessment in 5 3

workplace safety

7. How does Checklist Analysis contribute to hazard identification? 5 3

8. Give an example of how Root Cause Analysis (RCA) can be used to prevent 5 3
future accidents.

PART - B

1. Describe the key principles of the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) process. What are 5 2
the main steps involved, and how does this technique help in ensuring
workplace safety? Provide examples of how JSA can be applied in different
industries.

2. Explain the importance of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis 5 3

(FMEA) in the context of risk management. How does this method
contribute to the identification of potential failures and the prevention
of system breakdowns? Provide an example of how FMEA is used in
a high-risk industry such as aerospace or manufacturing

3. Apply the principles of Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) to 5 4

analyze the potential risks involved in a chemical processing plant.
How would you identify deviations in the process and suggest
 appropriate safeguards to prevent hazardous events? Discuss how the
HAZOP process can be applied to ensure safety in complex industrial
systems.

4 Design a comprehensive risk management plan for a construction project that 5 4

involves multiple stakeholders and complex processes. Synthesize various
risk assessment methods such as Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Event Tree
Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis to develop a holistic framework for
identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks. What strategies would you
incorporate to ensure that safety and operational efficiency are maintained
throughout the project lifecycle?