Which action is a step in the ORM process that is the first in sequence?

Which action is a step in the ORM process that is the first in sequence?

• A. Identify Hazards
• B. Assess Hazards
• C. Implement Controls
• D. Supervise

Answer: (A)

Identifying hazards is the first step because you have to know what could cause harm before you can judge risk or decide on any controls. By systematically uncovering potential sources of injury or damage in tasks, environments, equipment, and human factors, you create the foundation for the rest of the ORM process. Once hazards are identified, you assess how severe the consequences could be and how likely they are, then develop and implement appropriate controls, and finally supervise to ensure those controls stay effective. The later steps rely on having a clear list of hazards to evaluate and address, so identification must come first.

Identifying hazards is the first step because you have to know what could cause harm before you can judge risk or decide on any controls. By systematically uncovering potential sources of injury or damage in tasks, environments, equipment, and human factors, you create the foundation for the rest of the ORM process. Once hazards are identified, you assess how severe the consequences could be and how likely they are, then develop and implement appropriate controls, and finally supervise to ensure those controls stay effective. The later steps rely on having a clear list of hazards to evaluate and address, so identification must come first.