Army Safety Program

Question 1

What does AR 385-10 cover?

Answer 1

Establishes RM as the Army’s principal risk reduction methodology

Question 2

What does DA PAM 385-1 cover?

Answer 2

Highlights the USO position and details their role and responsibilities

Question 3

What does DA PAM 385-10 cover?

Answer 3

Discusses RM in regard to the procedures and policies

Question 4

The three goals and objectives of the Army Safety Program

Answer 4

• Significant annual reductions in losses
• Reducing the cost of accidental losses and occupational illnesses
• Steady progress toward the ultimate goal of zero accidents and occupational illnesses

Question 5

How many strategies are there to achieve the goals and objectives of Army safety policies?

Answer 5

13

Question 6

Who serves as the principal advisor to your Commander on all safety requirements?

Answer 6

The Unit Safety Officer

Question 7

What are the two types of elements when it comes to the Army Safety Program?

Answer 7

• Required
• Mission dictated

Question 8

As an Army Safety Officer, what guides your plan of action when discussing and implementing safety elements into the various activities conducted throughout the organization?

Answer 8

Policies

Question 9

What does OSHA stand for?

Answer 9

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 10

Before OSHA policy and standards can be fully implemented into the US Army, what is required?

Answer 10

A network of communication

Question 11

What does ASOHMS stand for?

Answer 11

Army Safety and Occupational Health Management System

Question 12

What are the 6 core attributes to an effective ASOHMS?

Answer 12

• Leadership
• Training and promotion
• Inspections and assessments
• Mishap reporting
• Hazard analysis
• Health protection

Question 13

Most safety programs in the Army are comprised of five core elements which are:

Answer 13

• Safety program management
• Inspections/assessments
• Accident investigation/reporting
• Promotion and awareness
• Hazard analysis and countermeasures

Question 14

What are your most visible functions as a USO?

Answer 14

To participate in safety training and promotion events and activities

Question 15

Once you, as a USO, have completed your review and survey of the unit SOP, what should you do before implementing a solution?

Answer 15

Schedule a meeting with your Unit Commander or Director to review your findings, communicate your recommendations, and obtain the Commanders guidance

Question 16

How many Army Safety awards are there?

Answer 16

16

Question 17

What are the three major categories of the Army Safety awards?

Answer 17

• Deperatment of the Army level awards
• Army Headquarters and Organizational level safety awards
• Unit safety certification awards

Question 18

Who is most likely to find themselves preparing nominations for the Army Headquarters and Organziation level safety awards?

Answer 18

The USO

Question 19

What information must be included in the in processing safety briefing?

Answer 19

Specific safety information about the unit safety program

Question 20

Which office serves as the proponent for all Army Safety publications?

Answer 20

The Director of Army Staff