334 TRS
ORM Applied
Unit PT Test
Process
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Overview
•Tools Used
•Step 1 – Identify the Hazards
•Step 2 – Assess the Risks
•Step 3 – Analyze Risk Control Measures
•Step 4 – Make Control Decisions
•Step 5 – Implement Risk Controls
•Step 6 – Supervise and Review
-- Key Factors in Risk Reduction
-- Future Challenges
Step 1 – Identify the Hazards
• Conduct survey of all possible safety risks
associated with the task to include possible route
hazards and unsafe conditions
• Study distractions and conflicts with personnel
during the 1 ½ mile run
• Member involvement to help identify any possible
safety violations or incidents that could effect
personnel during testing
STEP 1
The Scenario Process
• In order to have a successful Physical Training Test,
Individuals must fill out the fitness questionnaire, and
then meet at the 334 TRS/CSS (at a specified time) to
be weighed, and measured individually. After they
measure and weigh-in, they proceed to the second floor
of the Dragon Fitness center. Next, the group breaks
down into pairs for the Push-Up and Sit-up portion of
the test. Then, they travel to the triangle track to
complete their 1 ½ mile run. Upon completion, they are
released to shower/change and report to primary duty
location.
STEP 1
Categories of Related Hazards
• Vehicle Traffic
• Terrain Hazards
• Weather Conditions
• Medical Emergencies
STEP 1
The Tasks
1. Report to 334 TRS/CSS and Weigh-in/Measure
2. Report to the Dragon Fitness Center and do Push-
ups and Sit-ups
3. Report to the Triangle Track, and run 1 ½ mile
4. Shower/Change clothes at the Dragon Fitness
Center, and report to work
STEP 1 What If Analysis
What if someone …
1. is hit by a car while walking or driving to either
location?
2. trips on the curb and suffers an injury?
3. slips on the staircase at the Dragon Fitness Center
and suffers an injury?
4. score/time suffers due to the long walk from the
Dragon to the Track?
STEP 1
What If Analysis *cont
What if someone …
5. has a heart attack, stroke, or another emergency?
6. has an injury due to weather conditions?
7. needs water, would it be available?
Step 2 – Assess the Risks
The Hazards Mishap Probability
1. Vehicle Traffic High
2. Medical Emergency, High
Water & Weather
3. Terrain Hazards Medium
4. Run Times suffer Low
STEP 2
Mishap Probability
for Hazards
• High/8 - (Catastrophic/Seldom)
• High/8 – Catastrophic/Seldom)
• Medium/11 - (Critical/Seldom)
• Low/19 - (Negligible/Seldom)
*reference “The Hazards and Mishap Chart”
previous slide
Step 3- Analyze Risk Control
Measures
• This is the Commander‟s
Decision/Responsibility
• Key personnel involved in the project
conduct meetings to determine risks
involved
• Options: Eliminate, Mitigate, Accept, or
Delay
STEP 3
*Macro Control Options List
1. VEHICLE TRAFFIC (i.e. street crossing)
Delay (conduct outside peak traffic hours)
Compensate (keep all activities centralized, or grouped)
* for example, push-ups/sit-ups performed in Cody Hall
Reduce (create a route/procedures and briefings)
2. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES/WEATHER (i.e. heart
attacks, lightning strikes)
Delay (do not conduct testing during inclement weather)
Spread (ensure testers are CPR qualified, have a cell
phone or runner for emergency contact, test indoors)
STEP 3
*Macro Control „cont
2. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES/WEATHER „cont
Compensate (ensure proper warm-up/cool down)
(ensure instructions/safety is briefed)
(have water on-sight, or accessible)
Reduce (acquire Heat/Weather Index, conduct
briefings)
*focusing on the 2 HIGH risk tasks
Step 4 – Make Control Decisions
• Determine who will answer in the event of a
mishap during the entire event
• Determine senior person on scene for guidance
• Determine who has the resources to mitigate the
risk
• Determine who will elevate the decision to a
higher authority if the risk assessment appears to
be too great for the project to continue
*the answer to these should take part in control
implementation
STEP 4
The Commander‟s Actions
• Decide to delay, compensate, or reduce the
hazard of “Vehicle Traffic”
• Decide to delay, spread, compensate, or
reduce “Medical Emergencies”
Step 5 – Implement Risk Controls
• Brief all personnel on the related risk(s) associated
with the event through an initial safety briefing prior
to the activity
• Ensure personnel are prepared for the activity by
participating in an effective warm-up stretching
routine, and eventually – cool down
• Provide up-to-the-minute updates on possible severe
weather prior and during the activity
• Develop communication steps to contact medical
personnel (via phone or runner)
STEP 5
Safety Briefing example
• Watch for vehicle traffic and erratic driving
• Watch for unsafe terrain (wet surfaces,
steep embankments, pot holes, and loose
gravel), and use hand rails on stairwell
• Warm-up properly before the event
• Cool-down after the event
• Identify runner, or phone location
(for example, cell-phone or fixed location)
STEP 5
Preventive Measures
• Ensure a safety briefing is conducted prior to the
start of the event
• Ensure proper equipment is utilized (i.e. water
available)
• Wear proper reflective equipment (safety vest and
reflective belts)
• Watch for safety violations throughout the event
• Provide road guards for traffic control and early
warning to drivers (for large groups)
• Have emergency contact procedures established
Step 6 – Supervise and Review
• Assign senior personnel to monitor progress
of the activity
• Identify and Process New Hazards
• Streamline activities as necessary
STEP 6
Key Factors in Risk Reduction
• Unanimous, Enthusiastic Support and
Participation
• Leadership‟s Timely and Visible Response
• Educating individuals on proper warm-
up/cool down, and testing procedures
• Swift and Lasting Leaders Involvement
• Emergency procedures established
STEP 6
Future Challenges
• Maintain lasting participation in squadron
physical training
• Stay the course and manage all risks
• Integrate ORM into all aspects of physical
training
Overview
• Tools Used
• Step 1 – Identify the Hazards
• Step 2 – Assess the Risks
• Step 3 – Analyze Risk Control Measures
• Step 4 – Make Control Decisions
• Step 5 – Implement Risk Controls
• Step 6 – Supervise and Review
-- Key Factors in Risk Reduction
-- Future Challenges
Questions?
SSgt De Shaun “DJ” Johnson
ORM Representative
334 TRS
597-4127