101 First Aid/Safety Fundamentals

Question 1

Discuss the concept of ORM.

Answer 1

A systematic, decision-making process used to identify and manage hazards that endanger naval resources.

Question 2

Steps of ORM

Answer 2

(IAMIS)
Identifying Hazards
Assessing Hazards
Making Risk Decisions
Implementing Controls
Supervising

Question 3

State the instruction that governs safety and mishap reporting.

Answer 3

OPNAVINST 5102.1D

Question 4

Define Hazard Severity

Answer 4

An assessment of the worst credible consequence that can occur as a result of a hazard

Question 5

4 Categories of Hazard Severity

Answer 5

CAT I: Loss of the ability to accomplish the mission
CAT II: Significantly degraded mission capability or unit readiness
CAT III: Degraded mission capability or unit readiness
CAT IV: Little or no adverse impact on mission capability or unit readiness

Question 6

Define Mishap Probability

Answer 6

Probability that a hazard will result in a mishap or loss

Question 7

4 Categories of Mishap Probability

Answer 7

CAT I: Likely to occur, immediately or within a short period of time
CAT II: Probably will occur in time
CAT III: May occur in time
CAT IV: Unlikely to occur, but not impossible

Question 8

Define RAC

Answer 8

Risk Assessment Code, expression of risk that combines the elements of hazard severity and mishap probability

Question 9

5 RACs

Answer 9

1. Critical
2. Serious
3. Moderate
4. Minor
5. Negligible

Question 10

Timeliness and Means for filing mishap reports

Answer 10

30 days

Question 11

Required mishap reportable items

Answer 11

1. Class A, B, and C government property damage mishaps
2. Class A, B and C on-duty DoD civilian mishaps and military on/off duty mishaps
3. Any other work related illness or injury
4. Other incidents of interest

Question 12

Purpose of a HAZREP message

Answer 12

A hazard is an unsafe act or condition, such as a flaw in established work procedures; training deficiency, or the design, manufacture, or use of a piece of equipment with the potential to cause injury or damage

Question 13

State the 3 objectives of First Aid

Answer 13

1. Save Life
2. Prevent Further Injury
3. Prevent Infection

Question 14

11 Pressure Points

Answer 14

1. Jaw
2. Temple
3. Collarbone
4. Neck
5. Inner upper arm
6. Inner elbow
7. Wrist
8. Upper thigh
9. Groin
10. Knee
11. Ankle

Question 15

Symptoms/Treatment for shock

Answer 15

• weak, rapid pulse
• shallow breathing
• surface temperature is lowered
• noticeable sweating
• usually pale

Question 16

Open Fracture vs. Closed Fracture

Answer 16

Open “compound” - open wound in the tissue or skin

Closed “simple” - entirely internal

Question 17

Procedures necessary for electrical shock

Answer 17

Personnel rescue- remove individual from source of shock with a non-conducting object, try to turn off source of electricity
Treatment- administer artificial ventilation immediately, check pulse, administer CPR if no pulse

Question 18

Methods for clearing an obstructed airway

Answer 18

• clear mouth of object
• Heimlich maneuver
• reclining abdominal thrusts

Question 19

Hypothermia

Answer 19

General cooling of the whole body caused by exposure to low or rapidly falling temperature, cold moisture, snow or ice

Question 20

Frostbite

Answer 20

Superficial; ice crystals forming in the upper skin layers after exposure to a temperature of 32F or lower
Deep frostbite: Ice crystals forming in the deeper tissues after exposure of 32 degrees or lower

Question 21

Heat Stress

Answer 21

General name for several medical conditions such as heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat stroke

Question 22

Heat Exhaustion

Answer 22

Bodys response to excessive loss of water and salt

Question 23

Heat Stroke

Answer 23

Most serious heat-related disorder. Occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature

Question 24

HERO
HERP
HERF

Answer 24

Hazardous electromagnetic radiation to ordinance
Hazardous electromagnetic radiation to personnel
Hazardous electromagnetic radiation to fuels

Question 25

Define HAZMAT

Answer 25

Hazardous Materials, any material that may pose substantial hazard to human health or the environment when purposefully released or accidentally spilled

Question 26

Flammable HAZMAT

Answer 26

Stow in approved flammable storerooms or NAVSEA approved flammable storage lockers

Question 27

Poison HAZMAT

Answer 27

Stow all toxic materials in cool, dry, well-ventilated spaces with acids, caustics, and oxidizers separated

Question 28

Corrosive HAZMAT

Answer 28

Stow corrosive materials in their original containers in an approved designated chest/locker. Ensure they are cushioned against shock

Question 29

Oxidizers HAZMAT

Answer 29

Stow oxidizers in cool spaces where max temp doesn't exceed 100 degrees Farenheit

Question 30

Marine Pollutant HAZMAT

Answer 30

Stow marine pollutants below deck or on the weather deck if equivalent protection from release to the environment is provided

Question 31

Potential risk of improperly labeled HAZMAT

Answer 31

Fire or explosion can result in millions of dollars in damage, or claim workers' lives

Question 32

What is an MSDS

Answer 32

Material Safety Data Sheet, form with data regarding the properties of a particular substance

Question 33

Types of PPE

Answer 33

``` Respirators Hand Protection Foot Protection Eye Protection Face Protection Skin/Body Protection Hearing Protection ```

Question 34

Goal of the U.S. Navy's Hearing Conservation Program

Answer 34

To prevent occupational noise-related hearing loss among Navy personnel