Ground Transport Risk Assessment Guidelines
This table provides a comprehensive overview of various risk categories associated with ground transport, along with their assigned risk values. These guidelines are designed to assist in evaluating potential hazards and ensuring safe operations.
| Risk Category / Condition | Risk Value |
|---|---|
| Day vs. Night | |
| Day (08:00 - 18:00) | 1 |
| Night (18:00 - 24:00) | 3 |
| Trip between 00:00 - 05:00 | 5 |
| Weather | |
| Hail/Sleet | 3 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 5 |
| Flooding Conditions | No Go or Alternate Route |
| Snow | |
| Blizzard Conditions anywhere along route | No Go |
| Active snow 3-6 inches/hr | 8 |
| Active snow 1-3 inches/hr | 6 |
| Active snow < 1 inch/hr | 4 |
| Visibility | |
| Ground Fog | 6 |
| Blowing Snow | 5 |
| <100 yards visibility | 5 |
| Wind | |
| 20-40 mph | 4 |
| >40 mph | 8 |
| Temperature | |
| 0 degrees F | 5 |
| Below zero or 30 below chill factor | 8 |
| Heat > 108 degrees F | 8 |
| Route | |
| Canyon travel, change in mode, alternate route, closure/accidents | 5 |
| Combined mode of transport, Airport/Road construction | 3 |
| Road Conditions | |
| Snow packed unplowed snowy/icy roads | 8 |
| Slick in spots, drifting snow, black ice and standing water | 5 |
| Mode of Travel | |
| 4X4, Chains, Snowplow (use of any) | 8 |
Instructions for Ground Transport Risk Assessment
Follow these guidelines when calculating the total risk score for ground transport. Each category contributes to the overall risk assessment.
Day vs. Night
- Scores based on time of day and potential for fatigue and darkness.
- Some type of score is required in this category.
Weather
- Scores based on weather factors that impact the risk of ground transport.
Route
- Scores based on required route/road type risk factors.
Road Conditions
- Scores based on road condition risk factors.
- If no factors are present in this category, then a score of zero is entered.
Mode of Travel
- Score based on unique and/or abnormal mode of travel requirements.
- If no factors are present, then a score of zero is entered.
Total Risk Score
- Any score of 28 or greater represents a significant risk which offsets most any benefit.
- Ground transport should be **delayed** or **Air Transport** used instead.
- Any exception requires approval from the **Battalion Chief** and must include a **justification report**.
Carefully assess all categories and sum the scores to determine the total risk level.
This table provides a comprehensive overview of various risk categories associated with ground transport, along with their assigned risk values.