Aviation Safety Programs and Operational Risk Management Flashcards

Which ORM level is used on the fly during execution, often applied with the ABCD model?

Answer: Time-critical

Time-critical ORM is applied during execution when there's little time to plan, using Assess, Balance resources, Communicate, Do and debrief.

In the time-critical ORM model ABCD, what does the 'B' stand for?

Answer: Balance resources

B stands for Balance resources, meaning you weigh the options and resources you have to control the risk.

Which ORM principle states that risk decisions must be made by someone with the authority to accept that level of risk?

Answer: Make risk decisions at the right level

Making risk decisions at the right level means the person who decides has the authority and accountability for that risk.

A Risk Assessment Code (RAC) of 1 indicates what level of risk?

Answer: Critical

RAC 1 is the highest risk (critical), and RAC 5 is the lowest (negligible).

A RAC is found by combining which two factors?

Answer: Hazard severity and mishap probability

The RAC matrix crosses hazard severity (I-IV) with mishap probability (A-D).

Which ORM level uses the most thorough analysis, such as for long-term planning of complex or high-risk operations?

Answer: In-depth

In-depth ORM uses a full five-step analysis with detailed research and data for complex or high-risk operations.

Under hazard severity categories, Category I means the hazard could cause what?

Answer: Death, permanent total disability, or loss of a major system

Category I (catastrophic) severity means possible death, permanent total disability, or loss of a mission-critical system.