In the ORM five-step sequence, which step follows identifying the hazard?

• A. Make risk decisions
• B. Implement controls
• C. Supervise
• D. Assess the hazard (severity and probability)

Answer: (D)

After identifying hazards, the next step in ORM is to assess each hazard to determine risk by looking at severity and probability. This assessment tells you how serious the potential consequences could be and how likely they are to occur, which lets you prioritize which hazards need attention and what kinds of controls might be needed. You can’t effectively decide on or implement controls without this understanding of risk, because the level of risk guides both which controls to choose and how stringent they should be. Once the hazards are assessed, you would then develop and decide on controls, implement them, and finally supervise and reassess to ensure the controls work and remain effective.