Product overview
Risk: SPE/ORMA & GAR Calculator is an application that applies the SPE and ORMA frameworks to identify, rate, and help control hazards. Designed as a modern substitute for the laminated quick-reference cards used by National Park Service personnel during Operational Leadership training, the tool brings that guidance into a digital format for easier field use.
How the SPE calculation operates
The SPE component evaluates three dimensions of a hazard — severity, probability, and exposure — then combines them to produce a single numerical risk score. That score is interpreted against predefined thresholds to assign a risk category, and the app pairs the result with practical recommendations so teams can choose safer options or mitigation measures.
Where it’s typically used
This solution is intended for operational settings where hazards must be assessed quickly and consistently, such as:
- trail upkeep and backcountry work
- boating and watercraft operations
- field training and on-site leadership decision-making
Core functions and benefits
- Presents actionable recommendations and next-step advice based on the assessment outcome
- Calculates a quantitative risk value from severity, probability, and exposure inputs
- Assigns an overall risk level to clarify urgency and required controls
- Replaces physical laminated cards with a searchable, portable digital interface
- Supports assessment across a range of common park activities and hazards
Intended audience
The app is aimed at supervisors, rangers, and field crews who need a structured way to evaluate hazards on the move, plus trainers who want a consistent assessment method for Operational Leadership exercises.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free