Section 101 Safety Fundamentals Flashcards
What does the use of ORM increase
Operational readiness
How does ORM increase operational effectiveness
By providing the best baseline of knowledge and experience available
What are the benefits of applying ORM process
Reduce mishaps, lower costs, and provide for more efficient use of resources
Define HAZARD
A condition with the potential to cause personal injury or death, property damage or mission degradation
Define RISK
An expression of possible loss in terms of severity and probability
Define RISK ASSESSMENT
The process of detecting hazards and assessing associated risks
What is the 5 step process of ORM
1) identify hazards
2) assess hazards
3) make risk decisions
4) implement controls
5) supervise
What are the 4 principles of ORM
1) accept risk when benefits outweigh the cost
2) accept no unnecessary risk
3) anticipate and manage risk by planning
4) make decisions at the right level
Safety helmets protects against what 3 things
Impact, penetration and electrical shock
Single hearing protection is worn at what noise level
84 dba (140 peak), 104 dba for double hearing protection
Foot protection is provided at whose expense
Organizational
Eye protection is provided at whose expense
Government
Define HAZARD MATERIAL
Any material that, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics, may pose a substantial hazard to human health or environment when incorrectly used, purposefully released, or accidentally spilled
Define HAZARD WASTE
Any discarded material (liquid, soils, or gas) which meets the definition of HM and/or is designated as a hazardous waste by the environmental
MSDS are technical bulletins that contain what information about materials ?
Composition, chemical/physical characteristics, health and safety hazards, precautions for safe handling
