101: Navy Risk Management, Safety Procedures, and PPE Overview (copy)

What are the steps in the ORM process?

Identifying hazards, assessing hazards, making risk decisions, implementing controls, supervising.

What does Category A in hazard occurrence mean?

Frequent to occur.

What does Category B in hazard occurrence mean?

Likely to occur, immediately or within a short period of time.

What does Category C in hazard occurrence mean?

Occasionally will occur in time.

What does Category D in hazard occurrence mean?

Seldom may occur in time.

What does Category E in hazard occurrence mean?

Unlikely it will occur in time.

What is mishap probability?

The probability that a hazard will result in a mishap or loss.

What is the Risk Assessment Matrix?

A tool that combines mishap probability and hazard severity.

What are the five subcategories of mishap probability?

Critical risk, serious risk, moderate risk, minor risk, negligible risk.

What is the purpose of notifying the chain of command of Class A mishaps?

To report mishaps resulting in hospitalization of three or more personnel within 8 hours.

What is the Risk Assessment Code (RAC)?

An expression of risk that combines hazard severity and mishap probability.

What are the four required mishap reportable items?

Work-related illness or injury, fatalities, property damage, incidents of interest.

What does HERO stand for?

Hazardous Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordinance.

What does HERP stand for?

Hazardous Electromagnetic Radiation to Personnel.

What does HERF stand for?

Hazardous Electromagnetic Radiation to Fuel.

What is the purpose of PPE?

To protect against various hazards such as cuts, chemicals, and radiation.

What is the goal of the U.S. Navy's Hearing Conservation Program?

To prevent occupational hearing loss and assure auditory fitness for duty.

What is the purpose of a HAZREP message?

To alert others when discovering a hazardous condition or experiencing a near-mishap.

What does respirators protect against?

Inhalation of harmful airborne contaminants.

What does hand protection prevent?

Injuries from cuts, abrasions, chemicals, burns, and biological agents.

What does foot protection shield against?

Crushing injuries, punctures, slips, and chemical exposure.

What does eye protection guard against?

Flying particles, chemical splashes, radiation, and intense light.

What does face protection protect against?

Chemical splashes, heat, and flying debris.

What does skin/body protection prevent contact with?

Hazardous substances, extreme temperatures, and mechanical hazards.

What does hearing protection reduce exposure to?

Hazardous noise levels that can cause hearing loss.