101- Safety Fundamentals

Question 0

What is the 5 step process of ORM? Describe each step.

Answer 0

1. Identifying Hazards- outline major steps of operation and determine the hazards associated with the steps.
2. Assessing Hazards- determine the probability and severity of the risks for each hazard.
3. Making Risk Decisions- develop risk control options in order of severity to reduce risks to the minimum necessary to accomplish the mission.
4. Implementing controls- act upon the options determined to best minimize risk.
5. Supervising- conduct follow-up evaluations of the implemented controls, reassessing risk as necessary.

Question 1

What is ORM?

Answer 1

Operational Risk Management is a decision making tool used by people at all levels to increase the ability to make informed des coins and minimize risks to acceptable levels.

Question 2

What are the four principles of ORM?

Answer 2

1. Accept risks when benefits outweigh the costs.
2. Accept no unnecessary risks.
3. Anticipate and manage risks by planning.
4. Make risk decisions at the right level.

Question 3

What types of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) are there? Give examples.

Answer 3

1. Head protection- helmets.
2. Hearing protection- ear plugs.
3. Foot protection- steel toed boots.
4. Eye protection- goggles.

Question 4

Define Hazardous Materials.

Answer 4

Any material that, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics, may pose a substantial hazard to human health or the environment when incorrectly used, purposefully released, or accidentally spilled.

Question 5

Define Hazardous Waste.

Answer 5

Any discarded material, regardless of physical state, which meets the definition of hazardous material and/or is designated as a hazardous waste by the Environmental Protection Agency or a State authority.

Question 6

Explain the purpose and information contained on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

Answer 6

Technical bulletins containing information about materials, such as composition, chemical, and physical characteristics, health and safety hazards, and precautions for safe handling and use. They are to be available to supervisors and those who handle hazardous materials or waste to minimize risks.