Risk Management
Risk
Benefit
Risk Management CPT J. Craig SG 190
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Purpose
Introduce the concept of risk management References: •FM 101-5, Appendix J •http://safety.army.mil/
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Outline • • • • • • •
What is Risk Management? Why Risk Management? Key Definitions The Risk Management Process Risk Management Integration Summary Conclusion
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What is Risk Management? • Originally for high-risk complex activities (Space, Aviation) • Applicable to all Army operations at all levels • Systems based concept • Not a Science; not “Common Sense”
Not Risk Avoidance!
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Why Risk Management? • Preserve combat power • Because it works! – Korean cold weather example – Dramatic decrease in accidents Army-wide
• FY 96 Accident Rates Total Accident Rate
4.22 per 1000 soldiers
record low
according to Army Safety Center, Jan 97
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Key Definitions • Hazard • Risk – Probability – Severity
• • • •
Risk Assessment Risk Management Residual Risk Gambling
Bold, Aggressive Risk Taker vs. Gambler ?
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The Process
1. Hazard Identification Event
Hazard Hazard 11 - Probability/Severity Hazard Hazard 22 - Probability/Severity Hazard Hazard 33 - Probability/Severity
3. Options and Decisions Options Control A Control B Control C Control D
2. Hazard Assessment
4. Implementation Plans Orders SOPs
5. Supervise
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The Process • Compressible, flexible • Level of detail depends on: – Time available – Level of risk
• Control all risks that can be controlled • Accept no unnecessary risks • Make decisions at appropriate level
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Risk Management Integration
The Next Generation
• Embed RM in all Army does • Incorporates AAR – Were controls communicated? – Were controls implemented? – Was Risk Management effective?
• Risk Management Integration Plan – Draft dated 24 Dec 97
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Summary • • • • •
What Risk Management is Why Risk Management is important Definitions The Risk Management process Risk Management Integration
Questions?
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Conclusion “Risk management helps us preserve combat power and retain the flexibility for bold and decisive action. Proper risk management is a combat multiplier that we can ill afford to squander….” General Reimer