EAWS Aviation Safety Programs and Operational Risk Management

Question 1

What is the first step of the Operational Risk Management (ORM) process?

Accepted Answer

Identify hazards

Answer

The five ORM steps are: identify hazards, assess hazards, make risk decisions, implement controls, and supervise. Hazards must be identified before they can be assessed or controlled.

Question 2

Which are the three levels of ORM?

Accepted Answer

Time-critical, deliberate, in-depth

Answer

Time-critical ORM is a quick mental review done on the spot. Deliberate ORM uses the five steps with some time for planning. In-depth ORM is a thorough study using research and analysis tools.

Question 3

What is the main purpose of a FOD walkdown?

Accepted Answer

To find and remove loose objects that could damage aircraft engines or tires

Answer

FOD stands for foreign object damage (or debris). A FOD walkdown has personnel line up across the deck or flight line and walk its length, picking up debris that could be ingested by engines or cut tires.

Question 4

Which organization manages the Navy and Marine Corps aviation safety program and mishap analysis?

Accepted Answer

Naval Safety Command

Answer

The Naval Safety Command (formerly the Naval Safety Center) oversees the Navy and Marine Corps safety programs. It analyzes mishap data and promotes best practices.

Question 5

Why should near-miss events and hazards be reported even when no one is injured and nothing is damaged?

Accepted Answer

So the hazard can be identified and corrected before it causes a mishap

Answer

Hazard and near-miss reporting is a proactive safety tool. It lets commands find and fix unsafe conditions and trends before an actual mishap occurs.

EAWS - Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Practice Test

EAWS - Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Practice Test

EAWS Aviation Safety Programs and Operational Risk Management