Risk Assessment Flashcards
Why conduct a risk assessment?
To make a wise decision, you must assess the probability and nature of each consequence for each course of action.
What distinguishes an acceptable risk problem from other decision problems?
At least one alternative option includes a threat to life or health among its consequences
What is a risk assessment?
Decision-making, choosing between one course of action as opposed to another.
What must be considered when making a risk assessment?
Feasible options, positive and negative consequences, desirability of consequences, likelihood of consequences, weighing factors for best option.
What are the priorities of incident response?
One Public Safety.
Two. safety of the officers on scene.
Three. protection/preservation of public/private property.
Four. collection/preservation of evidence.
Five. convenience to the public/restoration of services.
How far away should you be from the IED during the x-ray procedure?
Find suitable cover and distance to provide protection from frag and blast.
What is the purpose of the logic tree?
To refine the general RSP to the best RSP.
To ensure all steps of the RSP are considered.
To evaluate the various options at each crossroad in the RSP.
Work forward or backward to ensure equipment and support are prepared.
What are the three main types of devices?
Number one. Time.
number two. Command.
number three. Victim operated
What are the three types of logic trees?
One. Non-life-threatening – no robot.
Two. Life-threatening.
Three. Non-life-threatening – robot available.
What distinguishes an acceptable risk problem from other decision problems?
At least one alternative option includes a threat to life or health among its consequences
