Question 1

Interviews should begin as soon as the witness list has been compiled and done at the accident site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The primary purpose of accident investigation is to determine the cause of the accident.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A record of all evidence is the final step in accident investigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding interviewing witnesses is a recommended practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interviews should take place at the accident site whenever possible. 
B)  Let eyewitnesses re-enact the accident through simulation at the jobsite 
C)  Avoid selecting a location that is not likely to be intimidating to witnesses 
D)  Only record the interview if the witness is notified. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Interviews should take place at the accident site whenever possible. 
B)  Let eyewitnesses re-enact the accident through simulation at the jobsite 
C)  Avoid selecting a location that is not likely to be intimidating to witnesses 
D)  Only record the interview if the witness is notified. 
E)  All of the above

Question 5

A worker's supervisor, who was not at work on the day of a serious accident, is interviewed by an investigator. What is the role she is most likely filling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Investigator 
B)  Primary witnesses 
C)  Secondary witnesses 
D)  Tertiary witness 
E)  Responsible party 
A)  Investigator 
B)  Primary witnesses 
C)  Secondary witnesses 
D)  Tertiary witness 
E)  Responsible party

Question 6

The accident investigator should allow for an adequate period of time after the accident before investigating, to ensure the witnesses had time to absorb what happened.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One reason some people don't report accidents is to avoid paperwork.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which statement regarding accident-analysis reports is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Is completed when the accident in question is serious 
B)  Is prepared by the primary witness 
C)  Is prepared by the injured worker 
D)  Its purpose is to meet legal requirements 
E)  Is used in place of an accident report 
A)  Is completed when the accident in question is serious 
B)  Is prepared by the primary witness 
C)  Is prepared by the injured worker 
D)  Its purpose is to meet legal requirements 
E)  Is used in place of an accident report

Question 9

Which of the following is a recommended next step after completing an accident investigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Call the OHS Hotline to report the incident 
B)  Write the accident report 
C)  Discipline all employees involved in the accident 
D)  Suspend the supervisor of those involved in the accident 
E)  Consult human resources for assistance in drafting report 
A)  Call the OHS Hotline to report the incident 
B)  Write the accident report 
C)  Discipline all employees involved in the accident 
D)  Suspend the supervisor of those involved in the accident 
E)  Consult human resources for assistance in drafting report

Question 10

The accident site should be isolated until all pertinent evidence has been collected or observed and recorded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Accident investigation information being sought can be summarized as who, what, when, where, why, and how.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Injuries/illnesses must be recorded if they result in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Death 
B)  One or more lost workdays 
C)  Restriction of motion or work 
D)  Loss of consciousness 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Death 
B)  One or more lost workdays 
C)  Restriction of motion or work 
D)  Loss of consciousness 
E)  All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following instructions regarding accident investigation is recommended?

Accepted Answer

A)  Investigate only after a "cooling off" period 
B)  Isolate the scene as soon as emergency procedures have been completed 
C)  Don't bother investigating near misses 
D)  Restrict blame to only one worker 
E)  Have the worker actually perform the steps that led up to the accident 
A)  Investigate only after a "cooling off" period 
B)  Isolate the scene as soon as emergency procedures have been completed 
C)  Don't bother investigating near misses 
D)  Restrict blame to only one worker 
E)  Have the worker actually perform the steps that led up to the accident

Question 14

A poorly laid out work area, that contributes to an accident would be categorized as what cause?

Accepted Answer

A)  Systems failure 
B)  Unsafe condition 
C)  Trap 
D)  Unsafe act 
E)  Decision to work unsafely 
A)  Systems failure 
B)  Unsafe condition 
C)  Trap 
D)  Unsafe act 
E)  Decision to work unsafely

Question 15

A common cause of accidents include a decision to work unsafely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The accident investigation should find the party to blame for the accident only when injuries have resulted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The secondary purpose of the accident, is to place responsibility on the correct party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Primary witnesses are witnesses who did not actually see the accident happen but were in the vicinity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Questions to ask when interviewing witnesses include:

Accepted Answer

A)  How and why 
B)  Where and when 
C)  What and who 
D)  Why and who 
E)  All of the above 
A)  How and why 
B)  Where and when 
C)  What and who 
D)  Why and who 
E)  All of the above

Question 20

A recommended procedure following an accident investigation is to "never discipline an employee because he or she had an accident."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Accident Investigation and Reporting

Interviews should begin as soon as the witness list has been compiled and done at the accident site.

The primary purpose of accident investigation is to determine the cause of the accident.

A record of all evidence is the final step in accident investigation.

Which of the following statements regarding interviewing witnesses is a recommended practice?

A worker's supervisor, who was not at work on the day of a serious accident, is interviewed by an investigator. What is the role she is most likely filling?

The accident investigator should allow for an adequate period of time after the accident before investigating, to ensure the witnesses had time to absorb what happened.

One reason some people don't report accidents is to avoid paperwork.

Which statement regarding accident-analysis reports is correct?

Which of the following is a recommended next step after completing an accident investigation?

The accident site should be isolated until all pertinent evidence has been collected or observed and recorded.

Accident investigation information being sought can be summarized as who, what, when, where, why, and how.

Injuries/illnesses must be recorded if they result in which of the following?

Which of the following instructions regarding accident investigation is recommended?

A poorly laid out work area, that contributes to an accident would be categorized as what cause?

A common cause of accidents include a decision to work unsafely.

The accident investigation should find the party to blame for the accident only when injuries have resulted.

The secondary purpose of the accident, is to place responsibility on the correct party.

Primary witnesses are witnesses who did not actually see the accident happen but were in the vicinity.

Questions to ask when interviewing witnesses include:

A recommended procedure following an accident investigation is to "never discipline an employee because he or she had an accident."

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