PAM 385-30 — Risk Management
PAM 385-30 governs Army risk management for missions, operations, systems, equipment, facilities, and everyday tasks.
- Publication number: PAM 385-30
- Title: RISK MANAGEMENT
- Date: 12/02/2014
- Proponent: DAS
- Status: ACTIVE
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PAM 385-30 covers hazard identification and assessment, risk matrices, control development, residual risk, implementation, supervision, and evaluation. It requires a five-step risk management process and addresses risk acceptance, deviations, and control documentation.
Topics covered
- Hazard identification
- Risk assessment matrices
- Risk control hierarchy
- Residual risk decisions
- Risk acceptance and deviations
- Control implementation
- Supervision and evaluation
Questions and answers
What does PAM 385-30 require before hazard identification begins?
Before beginning hazard identification the limits of the assessment must be defined. (paragraph 2-2)
What does the risk control hierarchy require?
Apply the following hierarchy to risk control selection: (1) Elimination; (2) Substitution of less hazardous materials, processes, operations, or equipment; (3) Engineering controls; (4) Warnings; (5) Administrative controls; (6) PPE. (paragraph 4-2)
What happens when residual risk is too high?
If the decision maker determines the residual risk level is too high, the decision maker can direct the development of additional controls or alternate controls, or the decision maker can modify, change, or reject the COA. (paragraph 4-1)
What must happen after controls are selected?
Once the commander or supervisor has identified the hazards and selected controls, the controls must be effectively implemented and documented. (paragraph 5-1)
How often must supervision and evaluation occur?
Supervision and evaluation must occur throughout all phases of any operation or activity. (paragraph 6-1)