How many steps are in the OEHSA process?

• A. Six steps
• B. Five steps
• C. Seven steps
• D. Eight steps

Answer: (A)

OEHSA is a structured approach to manage occupational and environmental health and safety risks, organized as a six-step framework that moves from framing the issue to checking how well the actions worked. It starts by clearly defining the problem and the scope, so everyone understands what needs to be addressed. Then hazards are identified and the potential for harm is considered. Next comes assessing risk, which looks at how likely the hazard is to cause harm and how severe that harm could be, often including exposure considerations. After understanding the risk, feasible control options are developed and selected to reduce that risk. The chosen controls are then implemented in practice. Finally, outcomes are monitored and evaluated to determine effectiveness, and the results feed back into the process for adjustments and continuous improvement. This six-step sequence ensures all critical elements—problem definition, hazard identification, risk assessment, control design, implementation, and evaluation—are covered in a clear, manageable way.