Jim, a construction employee, is seriously injured when a ladder falls on him while at his work site. The safety committee of the company arrives at the work site to investigate the accident. Which of the following should the safety committee do first?
A) Interview Jim if he is conscious.
B) Review the scene of the accident.
C) Prepare a report on the incident.
D) Locate and interview witnesses to the accident.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Reviewing the scene of the accident should be the first priority of the safety committee to determine the cause of the accident and identify any immediate hazards that need to be addressed. Once the scene has been reviewed, the committee should then proceed to interview Jim if he is conscious, locate and interview witnesses to the accident, and prepare a report on the incident.

Jim, a Construction Employee, Is Seriously Injured When a Ladder