Which sequence correctly represents the ORM steps in order?

Which sequence correctly represents the ORM steps in order?

• A. Identify hazards, Assess hazards, Implement controls, Make risk decisions, Supervise
• B. Assess hazards, Identify hazards, Make risk decisions, Implement controls, Supervise
• C. Make risk decisions, Identify hazards, Assess hazards, Implement controls, Supervise
• D. Identify hazards, Assess hazards, Make risk decisions, Implement controls, Supervise

Answer: (D)

The sequence follows the logical flow of the ORM process: you must first identify hazards so you know what could cause harm. Without that input, assessing hazards isn’t possible. After identifying hazards, you assess them to gauge how serious the risk is and how likely it is to occur, which then informs the risk decision about how to handle it. Making the risk decision comes before implementing any controls, because you need to decide whether you’ll accept the risk or apply mitigation. Once a decision is made, you implement the chosen controls to reduce the risk, and you continue to supervise to ensure the controls are working and to adjust as conditions change. This ordering keeps analysis and decision-making aligned with the actual hazards and ensures controls are properly applied and monitored.

The sequence follows the logical flow of the ORM process: you must first identify hazards so you know what could cause harm. Without that input, assessing hazards isn’t possible. After identifying hazards, you assess them to gauge how serious the risk is and how likely it is to occur, which then informs the risk decision about how to handle it. Making the risk decision comes before implementing any controls, because you need to decide whether you’ll accept the risk or apply mitigation. Once a decision is made, you implement the chosen controls to reduce the risk, and you continue to supervise to ensure the controls are working and to adjust as conditions change. This ordering keeps analysis and decision-making aligned with the actual hazards and ensures controls are properly applied and monitored.