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What does the probability of causing harm or damage depend on?
How is the likelihood of an event occurring expressed?
What unit of measure is primarily used for the probability of occurrence?
Which of the following assessments is essential for determining probability?
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What is an example of a catastrophic consequence according to the severity scale?
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Which level of severity indicates a significant reduction in safety margins?
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In the risk assessment matrix, what does a value of '5' signify?
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What is the meaning of ALARP in risk management?
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Which consequence is categorized as 'Negligible'?
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What is meant by 'monitor' in the context of risk assessment?
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What can be classified as third-party collateral damage?
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Which probability classification is given to events deemed 'Occasional'?
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What does the term 'serious incident' typically imply?
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What must be introduced when the acceptability of the risk is deemed unacceptable?
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Which method can reduce the severity of potential consequences of a risk?
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What type of defenses includes procedures and practices to mitigate accidents?
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What is an example of loss reduction in risk mitigation strategies?
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Why is brainstorming essential in creating risk mitigation measures?
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What should be considered when evaluating risk mitigation options?
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What does exposure avoidance involve in risk mitigation?
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Which question may help understand defense inadequacy?
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What is a main goal of developing effective risk mitigation strategies?
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What should be the focus when formulating meaningful safety actions?
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What does 'extremely improbable' mean in terms of event occurrence?
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Which category describes an event that is likely to occur sometimes but infrequently?
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How should the severity of consequences be assessed after determining the probability of occurrence?
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What can be concluded about an event categorized as 'frequent'?
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What is essential for events categorized under 'occasional'?
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What does a 'remote' categorization imply about an event's occurrence?
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How should one NOT attribute improbable events according to the guidance provided?
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What could potentially result from the consequences of a frequent event?
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A hazard with a reasonable probability of occurrence but considered unlikely is termed:
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Study Notes
Risk Assessment Process
- Involves analyzing safety risks linked to identified hazards by measuring probability and severity of consequences.
- A systematic approach to evaluating potential adverse outcomes and necessary safety actions.
Probability of Adverse Consequences
- Requires assessment of the likelihood of harm based on historical data, equipment status, personnel procedures, and potential organizational or regulatory impacts.
- Probabilities expressed through various time-based units (e.g., flight hours vs. operational hours).
- Categorization of likelihood:
- Extremely Improbable: Occurs almost never, possibly once in a lifetime.
- Improbable: Unlikely but may occur under rare conditions.
- Remote: Exists some reasonable potential for occurrence.
- Occasional: Likely to happen periodically, indicating systemic issues.
- Frequent: High chance of reoccurrence, necessitating urgent action.
Severity of Consequences
- Assessment of adverse effects if an event occurs, impacting urgency of safety responses.
- Key questions include potential loss of life, property damage extent, environmental impact, and political repercussions.
- Severity levels defined:
- Catastrophic: Major fatalities, extensive damage.
- Hazardous: Serious injuries, significant operational impairment.
- Major: Notable incidents leading to injuries.
- Minor: Minor disruptions or incidents.
- Negligible: Little to no consequence.
Risk Assessment Matrix
- Combines probability of occurrence with severity of consequences to determine risk acceptability.
- Categorizes risks into acceptable, undesirable, and unacceptable levels, guiding resource allocation.
Risk Acceptability
- Risks prioritization is vital for efficient resource allocation against significant safety hazards.
- Definitions of risk responses:
- Monitor: Low concern, may consider further risk reduction.
- Action: Addressable to bring risks down to acceptable levels.
- Unacceptable: Intolerable risks requiring major mitigative measures.
Risk Mitigation
- Absolute safety is unattainable; risks must be managed to a level as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).
- Mitigation strategies aim to lower severity of consequences, likelihood of occurrence, or exposure duration to the risk.
Defense Analysis
- Safety systems include defenses that either:
- Reduce probability of unwanted events.
- Mitigate consequences of unwanted events.
- Types of defenses:
- Physical: Equipment designed to prevent hazards or mitigate impact.
- Administrative: Procedures and practices improving safety through oversight.
Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Exposure Avoidance: Avoiding high-risk tasks.
- Loss Reduction: Minimizing frequency or impact of unsafe events.
- Segregation: Isolating risk impacts through redundancy or separation strategies.
Brainstorming for Risk Mitigation
- Innovative and inclusive idea generation is crucial for developing effective mitigation measures.
- Broad participation helps to challenge biases and encourage diverse solutions.
Evaluating Risk Mitigation Options
- Effectiveness of proposed measures requires thorough evaluation focusing on:
- Overall effectiveness.
- Cost versus benefit ratio.
- Feasibility and staff acceptability.
- Durability against potential new risks.
- Preference for actions that eliminate risks entirely, though these may be cost-prohibitive.
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