Flirting With Disaster - The Importance of Safety: Crash Course Engineering #28

The video emphasizes the importance of safety in engineering, highlighting historical events like the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire and the Chernobyl disaster to illustrate the evolution of safety culture. It distinguishes between occupational and public safety, and outlines practical steps for safety analysis and review. The video also discusses designing out hazards, implementing procedural safeguards, and the dangers of excessive alarms, using the Texaco Pembroke Refinery explosion as an example. It concludes by stressing the need for a strong safety culture in engineering projects.

What historical event highlighted the need for modern safety protocols in engineering?

• The Great Fire of London

• The Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire

• The San Francisco Earthquake

• The Titanic Sinking

Which of the following is an example of occupational safety?

• Wearing safety goggles in a lab

• Using a fire extinguisher at home

• Installing smoke detectors in a house

• Wearing a seatbelt while driving

What is the first step in ensuring safety during the design stage of a project?

• Hiring additional staff

• Performing an initial safety analysis

• Conducting a market analysis

• Reducing project costs

Why is it important to conduct regular safety reviews?

• To increase production speed

• To adapt to changing conditions and prevent unexpected breakdowns

• To reduce the number of employees

• To comply with marketing strategies

What is the purpose of a Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)?

• To eliminate the need for safety protocols

• To increase the number of alarms

• To reduce the cost of safety equipment

• To add safety controls and prioritize alarms

What was a contributing factor to the Texaco Pembroke Refinery explosion?

• Lack of safety equipment

• Excessive number of alarms

• Poor communication with local authorities

• Inadequate staff training

What is a 'safe fail' in engineering design?

• A design that is cost-effective

• A design that prioritizes speed over safety

• A design that never fails

• A design that fails without causing harm