IOSH Managing Safely Practice Test

Which type of risk control measure involves ongoing evaluation?

1. Permanent solutions

2. Corrective actions

3. Proactive strategies

4. Performance measurement

The correct answer is: Proactive strategies

Proactive strategies are designed to prevent accidents and incidents before they occur by identifying potential risks and implementing measures to mitigate them. This type of risk control involves ongoing evaluation as it allows organizations to continuously assess the effectiveness of their preventive measures and adapt as necessary to changing conditions or newly identified risks. The essence of proactive strategies lies in their dynamic nature; they require regular reviews and updates based on performance feedback and incident investigations to ensure that safety measures remain relevant and effective over time. In contrast, permanent solutions are typically one-time fixes aimed at eliminating a specific hazard and may not involve continuous assessment after their implementation. Corrective actions deal with addressing issues after incidents have occurred, focusing on reactive measures rather than preventive evaluations. Performance measurement, while important, primarily involves assessing the outcomes of safety strategies rather than being an ongoing evaluative process in itself that anticipates future risks.