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PAEC
EXAMPLE
Effective
01 May 2003
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1. Safety Concerns Prior to
Conducting PFT
a. Operational Risk Management
(ORM):
(1) An ORM analysis of the event
shall be completed at least 24
hours prior to PFT. The ORM
process should use the “what if”
tool and must include all aspects
of the scheduled PFT, from
individual’s medical/physical
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2. Safety Concerns Prior to
Conducting PRT
a. Operational Risk Management (ORM):
(2) Steps shall be taken to ensure
all known risks are eliminated to
the maximum extent possible.
Controls shall be put in place to
reduce, to an acceptable level, any
risks still existing. It is
recommended that the ORM process be
documented, and that the
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3. Safety Concerns Prior to
Conducting PFT
a. Operational Risk Management
(ORM):
(3) Steps should be taken to ensure
a “change analysis” is conducted
anytime there is a significant
change in any portion of the PFT.
Guidelines on conducting a
successful ORM
STUDENTS
“ All students shall be referred to the local
Medical facilities for evaluation and
clearance to participate in sports and the
PFT:
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Operational Analysis
• Effective 01 May 2003, students are now required to
participate in the PFT program.
• Requirement: Minimum Standard
• Curl-Ups: 30
• Push-Ups: 5
• 1.5-Mile Run: 17:15
• Swim: 15:15 (optional)
ORM Overview
1. Identify Hazards
2. Hazard Assessment
3. Make Risk Decisions
4. Implement Controls
5. Supervise
Identify Hazards
Brainstorming Session
• Heart Attack
• Chest Pains
• Arthritic Problems
• Death of Student
• Physical Incapacitation
Identify Hazards (All)
Brainstorming Session
• Angina Pectoris (All)
• Sprains (All)
• Trip/Fall Injuries (All)
• Heat Stress/Stroke (All)
• Respiratory Problems (All)
Hazard Assessment
Probability
1. Heart Attack
May
2. Chest Pains (Sustained)
Probably
3. Arthritic Problems
Likely
4. Death of Student
May
5. Physical Incapacitation
May
Severity
I
I
III
I
II
RAC
2
1
2
2
3
Hazard Assessment
1. Angina Pectoris
2. Sprain
3. Trip/Fall Injuries
4. Heat Stress/Stroke
5. Respiratory Problems
Probability
May
May
May
May
May
Severity
I
IV
III
II
II
RAC
2
5
4
3
3
Hazard Assessment Totem Pole
Probability
1. Chest Pains (Sustained)
Probably
2. Heart Attack
May
3. Arthritic Problems
Likely
4. Death of Student
May
5. Angina Pectoris
May
6. Heat Stress/Stroke
May
7. Physical Incapacitation
May
8. Respiratory Problems
May
9. Trip/Fall Injuries
May
10. Sprain
May
Severity
I
I
III
I
I
II
II
II
III
IV
RAC
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
5
Make Risk Decisions
“Medical clearance will be required for all
students who have not successfully completed a
PFT in the last 12 months.”
Suggestion:
Institute a remedial PFT work-up with graded
exercises to safely monitor and achieve minimum
PFT standards.
Make Risk Decisions
Reject
Delay
Reduce
Definitions
1. Screening: Pre-PFT risk factor screening for all participants.
2. Medevac (Medical Evacuation): Ability to call an
ambulance or lifeflight helo to evacuate serious medical
concerns to a nearby hospital.
3. Nurse: Examination by assigned Nurse for minor
complaints. Qualified in CPR/AED and First Aid
4. Flag: Verify that the heat/humidity conditions are within
standards for PFT.
Implement Controls
1. Chest Pains (Sustained)
2. Heart Attack
3. Arthritic Problems
4. Death of Student
5. Angina Pectoris
6. Heat Stress/Stroke
7. Physical Incapacitation
8. Respiratory Problems
9. Trip/Fall Injuries
10. Sprain
Screening, Medevac
Screening, CPR, Medevac
Screening, Nurse
Screening, Medevac
Screening, Medevac
Screening, Flag Conditions
Screening, Warm-Up
Screening, Nurse, ER
Screening, Inspect Course
Screening, Nurse
Supervise
1. Formal School District Policy:
2. School Policy
Staff Assignments
Nurse
Observers/Counters
Timers
Drivers
3. Common Sense
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Thank-you
for your
attention!