101 Safety Fundamentals

Question 1

ORM

Answer 1

A decision making tool used at all levels to increase operational effectiveness.

o Make informed decisions and minimize risk

Question 2

ORM 5 Step Process

Answer 2

o Identify Hazards-list all hazards and possible causes
o Assess Hazards-degree of risk in terms of probability and severity.
o Make risk decisions-decide if benefit of operation outweighs the risk.
o Implement controls-measures taken to eliminate hazards or reduce risk.
o Supervise-monitor for changes.

Question 3

4 Principles of ORM

Answer 3

o Accept risk when benefit outweighs cost
o Accept no unnecessary risk
o Anticipate and manage risk by planning
o Make risk decision at the right level

Question 4

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Answer 4

o Head protection-helmets protect against impact, penetration and shock
o Hearing protection-84 dBA (8 hrs), 140 dB peak. Double for 104 dBA (8 hrs)
o Foot protection
o Eye protection

Question 5

Hazardous Material

Answer 5

because of quantity, concentration, or characteristics, is a hazard to human health or the environment

Question 6

Hazardous Waste

Answer 6

discarded hazmat

Question 7

MSDS

Answer 7

material safety data sheet contains composition, characteristics, hazards, and precautions

Question 8

Hazard

Answer 8

a condition with potential to cause injury or death

Question 9

Risk

Answer 9

expression of possible loss in terms of severity and probability

Question 10

Risk Assessment

Answer 10

detecting hazards