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CRST 250 Flashcards 1. Acceptability/Tolerability of Risk There are criteria by which a society decides which risks it is prepared to expect workers and members of the public to live with, and those it is not. Risks may be classified into three categories: Acceptable – No further action required; risks insignificant or trivial and adequately

CRST 100 Flashcards 1. Health promotion and disease prevention programs Health promotion and disease prevention programs focus on keeping people healthy. Health promotion programs aim to engage and empower individuals and communities to choose healthy behaviors, and make changes that reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases and other morbidities. 2. Health promotion Defined by

CRST 50 Flashcards 1. Nanotechnology Nanotechnology is the manipulation of matter on a near-atomic scale to produce new structures, materials and devices. The technology promises scientific advancement in many sectors such as medicine, consumer products, energy, materials and manufacturing. 2. What are the 7 principles of auditing? The basic principles of auditing are confidentiality, integrity,

CRST 25 Flashcards 1. Workplace Inspections Workplace inspections to identify health and safety hazards in the work place. to develop health and safety standards and procedures. to establish preventive controls. to monitor the effectiveness of controls. Here are some of the ways inspections can take place. Safety tours – general inspections of the workplace. Safety

CRSP 250 Flashcards 1. Chain of command responsibilities Assessing the incident to determine if it requires an emergency response. Supervising emergency scene coordinators (volunteer employees that are trained in various emergency tasks). Coordinating professional responders, such as ambulance, police, and fire departments. Directing shutdown of critical workplace equipment or operations and determining if an evacuation

CRSP 100 Flashcards 1. Examples of pressure systems and equipment Examples are: • boilers and steam heating systems • pressurized process plant and piping • compressed air systems (fixed and portable) • pressure cookers, autoclaves and retorts • heat exchangers and refrigeration plant • valves, steam traps and filters • pipework and hoses • pressure

CRSP 50 Flashcards 1. Fatigue Fatigue is often thought of as the state of feeling very tired, weary or sleepy resulting from various sources such as insufficient sleep, prolonged mental or physical work, or extended periods of stress or anxiety. Boring or repetitive tasks can intensify feelings of fatigue. Fatigue can be described as either