ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING

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

False

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

False

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

False

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. All of the above

All of the above

Questions to ask when interviewing witnesses include: A. How and why B. Where and when C. What and who D. All the above

All the above

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

False

Safety personnel may simply ignore near-miss events.

False

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

False

Which of the following is the primary reason for accident investigation? A. Prevent future accidents B. Find fault C. Disciplinary action D. Identify a scapegoat

Prevent future accidents

Which of the following is one of the categories of questions in the Five-Component approach to accident investigations? A. Material-related questions B. OSHA related questions C. Method related questions D. System related question

Material-related questions

Which of the following terms may be used in place of the term "near miss"? A. Accident B. Hazard prevention breakdown C. Incident D. Safety failure

Incident

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. None of the above

Isolate the accident site, record all evidence, photograph or videotape the scene, identify witnesses, interview witnesses

What is the purpose of an accident investigation? A. To identify who could be blamed B. To collect facts C. To find fault D. All of the above

To collect facts

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

True

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

True

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

True

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

True

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

True

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

True

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

Write the accident report