Classify the following from 0 to 5 based on the hierarchy of safety programs provided in Table 1-3. Explain why.

a. The company and plant executive teams are very receptive to any safety suggestions and the suggestions are reviewed and implemented on a timely basis.

b. A change is made in a laboratory apparatus after a valve has leaked.

c. A change is made in a laboratory apparatus after a JSA review is completed.

d. The faculty member in charge of a laboratory has very little knowledge about safety.

e. The faculty member in charge of a laboratory states that “Safety is very important!” but does nothing after a small accident.

f. The company uses several leading safety metrics to assess its safety program.

g. The laboratory meets all the rules in the safety manual.

h. The faculty member in charge of a laboratory states that the safety program is interfering with the research efforts.

i. The laboratory is a mess.

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Table 1-3 Hierarchy of Safety Programs Highest 5: Adapting: Safety is a core value of the organization and a primary driver for a successful enterprise. 4: Performance: Monitoring using statistics to drive continuous improvement. 3: Management systems: Based on job safety assessment (JSA), lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), or another approach. 2: Complying: Focuses on adhering to rules and regulations. 1: Reacting: To accidents as they occur. Lowest 0: No safety-maybe even disdain for safety.