Why is cost/benefit analysis such a critical part of hazard analysis and prevention?

What will be an ideal response?


Typically every hazard has several different remedies. Every remedy has a corresponding cost and corresponding benefit. Management is not likely to want to apply $10 solutions to $1 problems. Therefore, it is important to factor in cost when recommending corrective action regarding hazards. This amounts to listing all of the potential remedies along with their respective costs and then estimating the extent to which each will reduce the hazard (its benefit).

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To the left of the Txy plot are five overall compositions, pressures, and temperatures for a mixture of R-245fa (1) + isopentane (2). For each combination, list the equilibrium phases, what they are (LLE, VLE, etc) and what are the compositions (in terms of mole fractions) of each of the equilibrium phases.

Z1 = 0.2; P = 1.0 bar; T = 375K

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Given the indifference curves in this graph, which combination of wings and hamburgers yields the highest level of satisfaction?



A) 7 wings, 1 hamburger
B) 5 wings, 5 hamburgers
C) 2 wings, 7 hamburgers
D) 7 wings, 4 hamburgers

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Which of the following items is most important to a facility owner in regards to the finished appearance of a lagging installation?

a. Being able to see the arrangement of equipment ribs, flanges, and sub-girts b. Having a horizontal pattern of lagging ribs c. Presenting an overall eye-pleasing, uniform surface d. Finishing the edges and corners with flashing only where they are visible

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Which organization promotes everyday sales of floral products?

a. SAF c. AIFD b. AAF d. AFMC

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