NMCB Specific 101 Safety Fundamentals Flashcards
Describe the concept of Operational Risk Management (ORM).
ORM is a decision making tool used by personnel at all levels to increase operational effectiveness by identifying, assessing, and managing risks. ORM minimizes risks to acceptable levels, commensurate with mission accomplishment.
Discuss Indentifying Hazards as it relates to ORM
Begin with an outline or chart of the major steps in the operation (operational analysis) . Next, conduct a Preliminary Hazard Analysis by listing all of the hazards associated with each step in the operational analysis along with possible causes for those hazards.
Discuss Accessing Hazards as it relates to ORM.
For each hazard identified, determine the associated degree of risk in terms of probability and severity. Although not required, the use of a matrix may be helpful in assessing hazards.
Discuss Making Risk Decisions as it relates to ORM.
First, develop risk control options. Start with the most serious risk first and select controls that will reduce the risk to a minimum consistent with mission accomplishment. With selected controls in place, decide if the benefit of the operation outweighs the risk. If risk outweighs benefit or if assistance is required to implement controls, communicate with higher authority in the chain of command.
Discuss Implementing Controls as it relates to ORM.
Engineering Controls - Controls that use engineering methods to reduce risks by design, material selection or substitution when technically or economically feasible.
Administrative Controls -Controls that reduce risks through specific administrative actions, such as:
Providing suitable warnings, markings, placards, signs, and notices.
Establishing written policies, programs instructions and standard operating procedures (SOP).
Training personnel to recognize hazards and take appropriate precautionary measures.
Limiting the exposure to a hazard (either by reducing the number of assets or personnel, or the length of time personnel are exposed).
Personal Protective Equipment -Serves as a barrier between personnel and a hazard. It should be used when other controls do not reduce the hazard to an acceptable level.
Discuss Supervising as it relates to ORM
Conduct follow-up evaluations of the controls to ensure they remain in place and have the desired effect. Monitor for changes, which may require further ORM. Take corrective action when necessary.
How should commands identify hazards?
Commands shall identify hazardous conditions through workplace inspections, employee hazard reports, and industrial hygiene survey reports.
How should commands prioritize which hazards to eliminate or control?
They shall promptly eliminate or control all identified safety and health hazards, subject to priorities based upon the degree of risk posed by the hazards.
How should commands minimize identified hazards?
The preferred method of hazard abatement is through application of engineering controls or substitution of less hazardous processes or materials. The next preferred method is the use of administrative controls, possibly in conjunction with personal protective equipment (PPE). Total reliance on PPE is acceptable only when all other methods are proven to be technically and/or economically infeasible.
Name eight specific individuals or job positions that require CPR qualifications
Emergency response teams
Fire department personnel
Security personnel
Medical provider(s)
Safety and industrial hygiene personnel
Electrical power plant, power distribution, electrical and electronics personnel
Supervisors of above personnel or of personnel whose jobs pose comparable risks or risk of severe injury
Personnel whose jobs pose comparable risks to above personnel or who work at remote sites.
