45 Questions
Which of the following best describes an incident?
An event where barrels of chemical fall from a truck but there is no loss of chemical or injury.
What should be done when an incident occurs?
Conduct an incident investigation and report to communicate the information to the appropriate personnel and authorities.
Why is it important to report near miss events?
To avoid losing useful information.
According to the text, what was the first widely held belief about the cause of incidents?
The design of facilities
According to the text, what was the second belief about the cause of accidents?
The behavior of employees
According to the text, who has the most influence in the workplace for injury prevention?
The influence of management
Who is usually responsible for conducting the incident investigation?
The supervisor in control of the area or process where the incident occurred
Why is it important to conduct the investigation of an incident as quickly as possible?
All of the above
What equipment should an investigator have readily available when conducting an investigation?
A camera, notebook, pen, pencil, tape measure, investigation form, and safety equipment
According to the text, why is it important to publish the findings of an incident investigation in the airline industry?
To ensure all companies inspect their aircraft for similar problems
What is the purpose of publishing a progress report concerning the action plan in an incident investigation?
To instill confidence in the people involved
What is the purpose of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)?
To ensure the health and safety of all workers
Which of the following is NOT one of the obligations of the employer when an incident occurs involving serious injury?
Ensure that a copy of the report is readily available for inspection by an OH&S officer
Why are many potentially hazardous situations not reported?
Workers do not want to be responsible for breaking an established safety record.
What is the greatest obstacle to reporting incidents?
Workers fear discipline.
Which of the following best describes a near miss event?
An event where no injury or loss occurs from an unexpected, unintentional, and undesirable occurrence
When should near misses and health related incidents be investigated?
Always, regardless of whether there is a loss or injury
What is the purpose of incident investigation and reporting?
To communicate the information to appropriate personnel and authorities
According to the text, who is usually responsible for conducting the investigation of an incident?
Supervisor in control of the area or process where the incident occurred
Why is it important to conduct the investigation of an incident as quickly as possible?
To gather accurate information before opinions are biased by discussions with others
What is the purpose of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)?
To provide information about hazardous materials and chemicals
According to the text, what is the purpose of publishing the findings of an incident investigation in the airline industry?
To ensure that a similar incident does not happen again
What is the purpose of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)?
To ensure the health and safety of all workers
According to the text, why is it important to report near miss events?
To prevent similar incidents from happening
Which of the following is NOT an example of an unsafe workplace condition that could cause an injury?
Using personal protective equipment
Which of the following is NOT an example of an unsafe act that a worker could take at the time of an incident?
Seeking out and discussing safer techniques
Which of the following is NOT an indirect cause of an incident?
Using defective equipment
Which of the following is NOT a reason why potentially hazardous situations are not reported?
Workers are not aware of the reporting procedures.
What is the purpose of creating a simple form for reporting incidents?
To make it easier for employees to report near miss incidents.
What types of incident reports might an organization have?
Personal incident report, motor vehicle incident report, and property incident report.
According to the text, what is the main cause of incidents as believed by the first widely held belief?
Inadequate design of facilities
What was the second belief about the cause of accidents?
Unsafe acts by employees
What is the most widely accepted method of analyzing an incident today?
Identifying the hazard and then controlling or mitigating it
Which of the following is NOT a reason why it is important to conduct the investigation of an incident as quickly as possible?
To demonstrate sincere concern for the workers involved
What equipment should an investigator have readily available when conducting an investigation?
A camera, notebook, pen, pencil, tape measure, investigation form, and safety equipment
According to the text, what is the purpose of incident analysis?
To identify and rectify the cause of an incident
Which of the following is NOT a reason why potentially hazardous situations are not reported?
Workers are not aware of the reporting process.
What is the purpose of creating a simple form for reporting incidents?
To simplify the reporting process for employees.
What types of incident reports might an organization have?
Personal incident report, property incident report, and motor vehicle incident report.
Which of the following best describes the difference between an incident and an accident?
An incident involves loss, injury, or death, while an accident does not involve any loss, injury, or death.
What is the purpose of conducting an incident investigation and report?
To analyze the incident and identify the root causes in order to prevent similar incidents in the future.
When should near misses and health-related incidents be investigated?
All near misses and health-related incidents should be investigated.
According to the text, what is the purpose of publishing the findings of an incident investigation in the airline industry?
To prevent similar incidents from happening
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)?
To ensure workplace health and safety
According to the text, who is usually responsible for conducting the incident investigation?
The employer
Study Notes
Purpose, Requirements, and Procedures for Incident and Accident Investigation and Reporting
- Incidents at work sites are significant events that should not be overlooked.
- Incidents can be classified as accidents or near miss events.
- Near miss events are occurrences where no injury or loss occurs, but could have resulted.
- Accidents involve loss, injury, or death resulting from an unexpected occurrence.
- Incident investigations are carried out to identify causes and take corrective action.
- Employers have legal obligations to report and investigate incidents involving serious injuries.
- Serious injuries include death, loss of sight, severe burns, or major bone fractures.
- OH&S legislation specifies penalties for non-compliance with reporting and investigation procedures.
- Many incidents are not reported due to fears of discipline, blame, or punishment.
- Organizations use incident reporting forms to document hazards and take action.
- Copies of incident reports must be available for inspection by OH&S officers.
- Incident investigations are conducted by supervisors in cooperation with workers and management.
Test your knowledge on incident investigation and learn how to properly conduct an effective investigation process. Explore the importance of trust, involvement of workers and management, and the role of the health and safety committee in ensuring a successful investigation.
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