What is the first step in the ORM process during MAI training?

• A. Begin instruction immediately.
• B. Identify hazards and assess their risk level before proceeding.
• C. Develop training objectives and standards.
• D. Lock in the schedule before inspection.

Answer: (A)

Identifying hazards and assessing risk before any training activity begins is the essential first step in ORM. In MAI training you start by looking at the entire operation—the environment, equipment, tasks, and the students themselves—to spot anything that could cause harm. By evaluating how likely each hazard is to cause an incident and how severe the outcome could be, you determine the overall risk and decide whether you can proceed as planned or if you need to implement controls to reduce that risk. This upfront check ensures instruction starts only after hazards are addressed or mitigated, keeping learners safe and the training effective. Starting instruction immediately would skip this critical safety check, risking exposure to unmitigated hazards. Once hazards are identified and risk is assessed, you apply controls, then move forward with the lesson while continuing to monitor for new risks.