Question 1

Which of the following terms may be used in place of the term "near miss"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accident 
B)  Hazard prevention breakdown 
C)  Incident 
D)  Safety failure 
A)  Accident 
B)  Hazard prevention breakdown 
C)  Incident 
D)  Safety failure C

Question 2

Which of the following is the primary reason for accident investigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevent future accidents 
B)  Find fault 
C)  Disciplinary action 
D)  Identify a scapegoat 
A)  Prevent future accidents 
B)  Find fault 
C)  Disciplinary action 
D)  Identify a scapegoat A

Question 3

The primary purpose of accident investigation is to prevent future accidents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

What is the purpose of an accident investigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  To identify who could be blamed 
B)  To collect facts 
C)  To find fault 
D)  All of the above 
A)  To identify who could be blamed 
B)  To collect facts 
C)  To find fault 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Questions to ask when interviewing witnesses include:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

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

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Question 11

Accident reporting forms should meet the recordkeeping specifications of OSHA Form 101.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An event must result in an injury to be classified as an accident.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An accident-analysis report is completed when the accident in question is serious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Safety personnel may simply ignore near-miss events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The first thing to do when an accident takes place is to begin the accident investigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Select the correct sequence of steps in the accident investigation:

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify witnesses, isolate the accident site, record all evidence, interview witnesses 
B)  Photograph or videotape the scene, identify witnesses, interview witnesses, record all evidence, isolate the accident site 
C)  Isolate the accident site, record all evidence, photograph or videotape the scene, identify witnesses, interview witnesses 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Identify witnesses, isolate the accident site, record all evidence, interview witnesses 
B)  Photograph or videotape the scene, identify witnesses, interview witnesses, record all evidence, isolate the accident site 
C)  Isolate the accident site, record all evidence, photograph or videotape the scene, identify witnesses, interview witnesses 
D)  None of the above

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Discipline all employees involved in the accident 
B)  Suspend the supervisor of those involved in the accident 
C)  Call the OSHA Hotline to report the incident 
D)  Write the accident report. 
A)  Discipline all employees involved in the accident 
B)  Suspend the supervisor of those involved in the accident 
C)  Call the OSHA Hotline to report the incident 
D)  Write the accident report.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following terms may be used in place of the term "near miss"?

Which of the following is the primary reason for accident investigation?

The primary purpose of accident investigation is to prevent future accidents.

What is the purpose of an accident investigation?

Questions to ask when interviewing witnesses include:

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

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

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

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

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

Accident reporting forms should meet the recordkeeping specifications of OSHA Form 101.

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

An event must result in an injury to be classified as an accident.

An accident-analysis report is completed when the accident in question is serious.

Safety personnel may simply ignore near-miss events.

The first thing to do when an accident takes place is to begin the accident investigation.

Select the correct sequence of steps in the accident investigation:

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

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

Safety and Health Movement, Then and Now

Accidents and Their Effects

Theories of Accident Causation

Roles and Professional Certifications for Safety and Health Professionals

The Osh Act, Standards, and Liability

Workers Compensation

Ergonomic Hazards: Musculoskeletal Disorders Msds and Cumulative Trauma Disorders Ctds

Stress and Safety

Mechanical Hazards and Machine Safeguarding

Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Vision Hazards

Hazards of Temperature Extremes

Pressure Hazards

Electrical Hazards

Fire Hazards and Life Safety

Industrial Hygiene and Confined Spaces

Violence in the Workplace

Noise and Vibration Hazards

Preparing for Emergencies and Terrorism

Bloodborne Pathogens and Bacterial Hazards in the Workplace

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Exam 7: Accident Investigation and Reporting

Which of the following terms may be used in place of the term "near miss"?

Which of the following is the primary reason for accident investigation?

The primary purpose of accident investigation is to prevent future accidents.

What is the purpose of an accident investigation?

Questions to ask when interviewing witnesses include:

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

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

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

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

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

Accident reporting forms should meet the recordkeeping specifications of OSHA Form 101.

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

An event must result in an injury to be classified as an accident.

An accident-analysis report is completed when the accident in question is serious.

Safety personnel may simply ignore near-miss events.

The first thing to do when an accident takes place is to begin the accident investigation.

Select the correct sequence of steps in the accident investigation:

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

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

Safety and Health Movement, Then and Now

Accidents and Their Effects

Theories of Accident Causation

Roles and Professional Certifications for Safety and Health Professionals

The Osh Act, Standards, and Liability

Workers Compensation

Ergonomic Hazards: Musculoskeletal Disorders Msds and Cumulative Trauma Disorders Ctds

Stress and Safety

Mechanical Hazards and Machine Safeguarding

Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Vision Hazards

Hazards of Temperature Extremes

Pressure Hazards

Electrical Hazards

Fire Hazards and Life Safety

Industrial Hygiene and Confined Spaces

Violence in the Workplace

Noise and Vibration Hazards

Preparing for Emergencies and Terrorism

Bloodborne Pathogens and Bacterial Hazards in the Workplace

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