Deck 10: Accident Investigation and Reporting

Question 1

Accident investigations, after the event, hold little value in preventing future incidents.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

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

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Questions to ask when interviewing witnesses include:

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

Answer 3

All of the above

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

Select the correct sequence of steps in the accident investigation:

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) Record all evidence, photograph or videotape the scene, identify witnesses, interview witnesses, isolate the accident site
E) None of the above

Question 8

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.

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

A) Identify a scapegoat
B) Find fault
C) Build trust among workers
D) Disciplinary action
E) Prevent future accidents

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

Which statement regarding accident-analysis reports is correct?

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 20

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

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

Which of the following instructions regarding accident investigation is recommended?

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 23

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

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 24

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

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 25

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?

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