Safety Fundamentals Flashcards
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Define ORM
Decision making tool used by personnel at all levels to increase operational effectiveness by identifying assessing and managing risks
What is the purpose of ORM
To establish policies, guidelines, procedures, and responsibilities per the ORM process across the Navy
What is the responsibility of the safety officer
Managing the safety and occupational health program
Serves as the chairperson of the enlisted safety committee
Which naval instruction outlines the duties of the safety office
OPNAVINST 5100.19B
What are the five steps of ORM
Identify hazards, assess hazards, make risk decisions, implement controls, supervise.
What are the four hazard severity codes
1 loss of ability to complete the mission
2 significantly degraded mission
3 Degraded mission capability
4 Little or no adverse impact on mission capability or unit
What are the four primary control options
Engineering controls, administrative controls,
physical controls,
supervising
What are the four principles of ORM
Except risk when benefits outweigh the cost
Except no unnecessary risk
Anticipate and manage risk by planning
Make risk decisions at the appropriate level
What are the four mishap probability codes
Category A, likely to occur immediately
Category B, probably will occur in time
Category C, possible to occur in time
Category D, unlikely to occur
What is the risk assessment code
An expression of risk which combines the elements of hazard severity and mishap probability
What is the CO’S safety responsibility
Ultimate responsibility for all matters within his unit
What is the XO’S safety responsibility for the safety program
The safety officer is assigned administratively to the XO
Safety officer does however have the direct access to the CO
What are the responsibilities of the safety officer
Principal advisor to the CO
Oversees planning to implement elements of the SOH program
Participates in mishap investigation
Ensures accurate reporting and documentation
Maintains SHO Records
Coordinates safety training
Advisor recorder for the safety Council
Ensures timely processing and follow up on safety matters
Works with recreation off duty safety RODS personnel
What are the risk factors associated with work related muscle skeletal disorders
Force, repetition, awkward or static posture, vibration, contact stress
What decibel is double hearing protection required
96
At what decibel is single hearing Protection required
Greater than 85 but less than 96 decibels
What is categorized as a class A mishap
Total loss of 2 million or more
DOD aircraft destroyed
Fatality or permanent total disability
What categorized as a class C mishap
Loss of 50,000 or more but less than 500,000
One or more days missed from work
Who conducts a mishap investigation
Military or civilian personnel trained per section 1405 for class a and B mishaps
What is the purpose of a mishap investigation
To prevent reoccurrence is
What are the three basic functions of councils and committees
Create and maintain interest and safety matters
Act as means of communication in safety matters
Provide program assistance to commanding officers
What are the purpose of the safety councils in committees
Identify, define, and assess issues, problems, and needs
Make recommendations accordingly
What are the requirements to properly use PPE
Complete assessment of activity
Select the proper PPE
Communicate decisions
Document hazard assessment took place
What year did 0SH act pass
1970
