RankLabPractice Questions →
AFH 1 · Chapter 17 · Section 17.18

Risk Management Decision-Making Process

Part of Emergency Management · 1 section · ~313 words · WAPS PFE study material

📝 Practice 3,000+ WAPS questions on RankLab — free for E-5 and E-6 prep.
Try Free →

Risk Management Decision-Making Process — Safety Training and Job Safety Analysis

RM Definition

RM Definition
Risk management is a decision-making process designed to:
  • Systematically evaluate possible courses of action
  • Identify risks and benefits
  • Determine the best course of action for any given situation

RM Function

RM Function
Risk management enables commanders, functional managers, supervisors, and individuals to:
  • Maximize capabilities
  • Limit risks through a simple, systematic process

for all personnel and functions in both on- and off-duty situations.

RM Benefits

RM Benefits
Appropriate use of risk management increases an organization's and individual's ability to:
  • Safely and effectively accomplish their mission
  • While preserving lives and resources

Safety Training

Safety Training Foundation
One of the greatest influences of successful mission accomplishment, and a key aspect of risk management, is a highly trained workforce that:
  • Recognizes the importance of safety precautions and procedures
  • Adheres to standards incorporating the basic elements of risk management

Training Integration

Training Integration
Safety training may be:
  • Integrated into task performance training
  • Or conducted separately

Job Safety Analysis

Job Safety Analysis Use
A job safety analysis is used to evaluate:
  • Each work task NOT governed by a technical order or other definitive guidance
  • When a new work task or process is introduced into the workplace

Supervisor Responsibilities

Supervisor Responsibilities
Supervisors are responsible for:
  • Training
  • Establishing work methods and job instructions
  • Assigning jobs
  • Supervising personnel

Pre-Operation Determination

Pre-Operation Determination
Before any operation begins and any safety training can take place, supervisors must determine where:
  • People may be injured
  • Equipment may be damaged

Supervisor Position

Supervisor Position
Supervisors are in the BEST position to:
  • Identify hazards
  • Assess risks associated with those hazards
  • Correct unsafe work practices or safety deficiencies that would impede mission success

Ready to test what you've learned?

RankLab has 3,000+ WAPS-style practice questions covering every AFH 1 chapter.

Start Free Practice →