True or false, mishaps are normally caused by a series of conditions within a chain-of-events that set the stage for an active failure.

True -

The mishap is defined as that accident which is unfortunate. As mentioned in the question it is defined as the failure that came across in between the series of events. The best way to minimize such failed events are given below

(1) Identify hazards;

(2) Assess hazards;

(3) Defined risk decisions;

(4) Implement controls; and

(5) Supervise.