General Safety Flashcards
What is ORM?
A decision-making tool used by personnel at all levels to increase effectiveness by identifying, assessing, and managing risks.
ORM aims to reduce potential loss and increase the probability of a successful mission.
How does ORM increase informed decision-making in the Navy?
By providing a standardized ORM process.
This helps personnel at all levels to make better decisions regarding risk management.
What is the relationship between risk acceptance in war versus peace in ORM?
The amount of risk the Navy may accept in war is much greater than in peace, but the process is the same.
This highlights the flexibility of ORM in different operational contexts.
What are the benefits of applying the ORM process correctly?
Reduces losses and associated costs, resulting in more efficient use of resources.
Effective ORM leads to better resource management.
Does ORM apply to off-duty activities?
Yes, ORM applies to off-duty activities due to their own diverse set of hazards and risks.
ORM must be practiced continuously, 24/7.
What is the first step in the ORM process?
Identifying hazards.
This involves analyzing the mission, listing hazards, and determining the hazard root cause.
What does assessing hazards involve in the ORM process?
Assessing severity, assessing probability, and completing risk assessment.
This step is crucial for understanding the potential impact of identified hazards.
What is involved in making risk decisions in ORM?
Identifying control options, determining control effects, and making risk decisions.
This step focuses on selecting the best approach to mitigate risks.
What does implementing controls entail in the ORM process?
Making implementation clear, establishing accountability, and providing support.
Effective implementation is key to the success of risk management strategies.
What is the purpose of supervising in the ORM process?
Monitor the evolution, review the events, and get feedback.
This ensures that the ORM process is continuously improved based on real-world feedback.
What is the purpose of the Naval Aviation Safety Program?
To enhance operational readiness by preserving lives, preventing injury, and protecting equipment and material.
This program is essential for maintaining safety in naval aviation operations.
What is the safety responsibility of the Commanding Officer?
Overall responsible for the safe accomplishment of the Squadron mission.
The Commanding Officer plays a critical role in ensuring safety protocols are followed.
What is the role of the Aviation Safety Officer?
Responsible for the implementation and administration of the Squadron Aviation Safety Program.
This position is vital for enforcing safety standards within the squadron.
What are the responsibilities of the Ground Safety Officer?
Assistant to the Safety Officer, responsible for all matters pertaining to industrial, motor vehicle, recreational/off-duty, and general safety.
This role supports overall safety initiatives within the squadron.
What is the Department Head’s responsibility regarding safety?
Responsible for the implementation and administration of the Squadron Safety Program in their respective departments.
Department Heads ensure safety measures are integrated into departmental operations.
What is the role of the Division Officer in safety?
Responsible for the implementation and administration of the Squadron Safety Program in their respective divisions.
Division Officers play a crucial role in enforcing safety at the divisional level.
What is the collective responsibility of all hands regarding safety?
Responsible for following and encouraging safety policy, reporting workplace hazards, and providing feedback on the safety program.
All personnel are integral to maintaining a safe operational environment.
What is the function of the Safety Council/Enlisted Safety Committee?
Identify hazards, generate solutions, monitor work center involvement, provide insight into safety posture
Supplement the formal chain of command in safety management
What is the leading cause of mishaps within Naval Aviation?
Human error
A significant factor contributing to aviation mishaps
What can improper maintenance and support procedures lead to?
Unknown issues
Can increase the risk of aviation mishaps
How do poor supervision and adherence to policy affect safety?
Can result in skipping steps becoming the norm
Administrative and supervisory factors contributing to mishaps
What factors increase the likelihood of material failures or malfunctions?
Regular wear-and-tear left unchecked
A critical aspect in the risk of mishaps
What environmental factors may contribute to aviation mishaps?
Inadequate weather forecasts, improper weather avoidance procedures
Can impact decision-making and safety
What defines a Class A Mishap?
Property damage of $2,500,000 or more, fatality, or permanent total disability
The highest severity classification for mishaps
