OPP 017 - SPADRA

Question 1

*exam questions
OPP 017 - SPADRA
6 Sub Headings

Answer 1

1. Evaluate the situation, tasks and persons at risk
2. Select Systems of Work
3. Assess the chosen systems of work
4. Decide if the risks are proportionate to the benefits
5. Modify: Attempt to introduce additional control measures
6. Proceed with task

Question 2

OPP 017 - SPADRA
Evaluate

Answer 2

Evaluate
What is my task, what is going on and what are the hazards

Question 3

OPP 017 - SPADRA
Select

Answer 3

What do I plan to do and how do I plan to do it?

Question 4

OPP 017 - SPADRA
Assess

Answer 4

What are the risks of what I plan to do?
- The potential risk to emergency responders and the community. The chosen system of work should maintain responder safety
- Information on whether there are lives at risk that can be saved
- The real value of the asset involved
- The likely cost arising from the incident or the potential escalation of the incident
- The level of risk

Question 5

OPP 017 - SPADRA
Decide

Answer 5

Is my plan safe? Do the benefits outweigh the consequences?
NOTE: Responder safety is paramount.

Question 6

OPP 017 - SPADRA
Modify (hierarchy of controls)

Answer 6

Can I make the task safer?
Elimination
Substitution
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
PPE

Question 7

OPP 017 - SPADRA
Proceed

Answer 7

As I proceed, what has changed and what do I need to re-evaluate?

Proceed with the tasks ensuring that responder safety is maintained through the following:
- Both individual and team goals should be understood
- Responsibilities should be clearly allocated
- Safety measures and procedures should be clearly understood
- Consider appointing a Safety Officer