Orm

Question 1

ORM nomenclature

Answer 1

MCO 3500.27A

Question 2

What is ORM

Answer 2

ORM is a decision making tool used by people at all levels to increase operational effectiveness by anticipating hazards and reducing the potential for loss thereby increasing the probability of a successful mission.

Question 3

ORM

Answer 3

Increases our ability to make informed decisions by providing the best baseline of knowledge and experience available

Question 4

ORM

Answer 4

Minimizes risks to acceptable levels commensurate with mission accomplishment. The amount of risk we will take in war is much greater than that we should be willing to take in peace, but the process is the same. Applying the ORM process will reduce mishaps, lower costs, and provide more efficient use of resources.

Question 5

Hazard

Answer 5

A condition with the potential to cause personal injury or death, property damage or mission degradation

Question 6

Risk

Answer 6

An expression of possible loss in the terms of severity and probability

Question 7

Risk Assessment

Answer 7

The process of detecing hazards and assessing associated risks

Question 8

Five step process of ORM

Answer 8

IAMIS

Identify hazards
Assess hazards
Make risk decisions
Implement controls
Supervise

Question 9

Four principles of ORM

Answer 9

3AM

1. Accept risk when benefits outweigh the cost
2. Accept no unnecessary risk
3. Anticipate and manage risk by planning
4. Make risk decisions at the right level

Question 10

Give examples of PPE

Answer 10

Head Protection
Hearing Protection
Foot Protection
Eye Protection

Question 11

Head Protection

Answer 11

Kevlar or helmet, in case of falling of flying objects.

Question 12

Hearing Protection

Answer 12

Ear inserts of Ear muffs

Single Hearing Protection- Noise levels greater than 84dBA with peak levels of 140dBA or greater.

Double Hearing Protection- Noise levels exceeding 104dBA

Question 13

Foot Protection

Answer 13

Boots

Question 14

Eye Protection

Answer 14

Goggles, when working in eye hazardous areas

Question 15

Hazardous Material

Answer 15

Any material that because of its quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics, may pose a substantial hazard to human health or the environment when incorrectly used, purposefully released, or accidentally spilled.

Question 16

Hazardous Waste

Answer 16

A discarded material which meets the definition of HM and/or is designated as a hazardous waste by the Environment Protection Agency or a state authority.

Question 17

Explain the purpose of the Material Safety Data Sheet

Answer 17

Is a technical bulletin containing information about materials such as composition, chemical, and physical characteristics, health and safety hazards, and precautions or safe handling and use. ALL personnel will be trained on the dangers and precautions contained within the MSDS.