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What is ORM? |
It is a DECISION MAKING TOOL use to INCREASE operational EFFECTIVENESS by anticipating hazards and REDUCING the POTENTIAL for LOSS.
INCREASES ability to make INFORMED DECISIONS.
MINIMIZES RISKS to acceptable levels. |
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What is a HAZARD? |
A condition with the POTENTIAL to CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, property damage, or mission degredation. |
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What is a RISK? |
An expression of POSSIBLE LOSS in terms of PROBABILITY and SEVERITY. |
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What is RISK ASSESSMENT? |
The process of DECTECTING HAZARDS and ASSESSING associated RISKS. |
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What is the FIVE STEP process of ORM? |
"I AM IS"
Identify Hazards Assess Hazards Make Risk Decisions Implement Controls Supervise |
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How many principles of ORM are there? |
Four. |
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What are the FOUR PRINCIPLES of ORM? |
Accepts risk when benefits outweigh the cost. Accept no unnecessary risk. Anticipate and manage risk by planning. Make risk decisions at the right level.
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What are the FOUR types of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)? |
Head Protection Hearing Protection Foot Protection Eye Protection |
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When is hearing protection required? When is double hearing protection required? |
Hearing protection: Greater than 84dB (8 hour work day) sound level or 140dB peak sound level.
Double hearing protection: Greater than 104dB (8 hour work day) sound level. |
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What is a HAZARDOUS MATERIAL (HM)? |
Any MATERIAL THAT, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical/chemical characteristics, may POSE a SUBSTANTIAL THREAT to HUMAN HEALTH/ENVIRONMENT. |
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What is HAZARDOUS WASTE (HW)? |
A DISCARDED MATERIAL (liquid, solid, or gas) which meets the definition of HM and/or is DESIGNATED as HW by the EPA or STATE AUTHORITY. |
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What does MSDS stand for and what is it for? |
Material Safety Data Sheet
Used to INFORM user of a material's COMPOSITION, CHEMICAL, and PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS. |
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What is 101? |
Safety Fundamentals |
