Exam ISO-45001-Lead-Auditor Topic 1 Question 23 Discussion

Actual exam question for PECB's ISO-45001-Lead-Auditor exam
Question #: 23
Topic #: 1
You identify that the OSHMS manager conducts a safety inspection of the building each day before the museum opens to the public. You review your latest report and note that there seems to be some confusion between what constitutes a hazard and what constitutes a risk.
Which three of the following observations has the OHSMS manager correctly rated?

Suggested Answer: B,C,D Vote an answer

Comprehensive Detailed Explanation along with All ISO 45001 Audit Reference Hazard: A potential source of harm or adverse health effects.
Risk: The likelihood of harm occurring as a result of the hazard.
Danger: An immediate threat that requires urgent action.
Analysis of Options:
A . Conference room emergency sign directs people to an exit that is no longer available for use (Hazard):
Correctly identified as a hazard since it poses a potential risk during emergencies.
B . The carpet on the main staircase is peeling off (Risk):
This is a hazard, not a risk, as it represents a source of potential harm.
C . The emergency light in the gift shop did not work when checked (Risk):
This is a hazard because it is a condition that could lead to a risk during emergencies.
D . The fire extinguishers in the Natural World area have not been serviced in the last five years (Risk):
Correctly identified as a risk because the likelihood of fire-related harm increases without proper servicing.
E . The head of the dinosaur suspended over the main hall has become detached from the rest of the skeleton (Risk):
This is a hazard, not a risk, as it represents a potential source of harm.
F . The non-slip mats have been removed from the restaurant (Risk):
This is a hazard, not a risk.
G . There is a high possibility of unfit food being sold due to the failure of the oven temperature indicator in the visitors' restaurant (Hazard):
This is a risk because it specifies the likelihood of harm occurring (selling unfit food).
H . There is a water leak next to the electric heater in the admissions area (Danger):
Correctly identified as a danger because it represents an immediate and critical threat.
ISO Reference:
Clause 6.1.2: Hazard identification and assessment of risks and opportunities.

by Theodore at Mar 11, 2025, 07:33 AM

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