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What is the main purpose of visiting the accident scene before the physical evidence is disturbed?
What is the main purpose of visiting the accident scene before the physical evidence is disturbed?
Which of the following is NOT one of the common FIVE W-questions to ask during accident investigation?
Which of the following is NOT one of the common FIVE W-questions to ask during accident investigation?
Which factor could be categorized under 'Personnel characteristics' that could cause accidents?
Which factor could be categorized under 'Personnel characteristics' that could cause accidents?
What is the purpose of determining the people who can help determine accident causes?
What is the purpose of determining the people who can help determine accident causes?
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Which factor could be classified under 'Job characteristics and equipment used' that could cause accidents?
Which factor could be classified under 'Job characteristics and equipment used' that could cause accidents?
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What is the main purpose of making visual records (sketches, photographs, notes, condition of area) during accident investigation?
What is the main purpose of making visual records (sketches, photographs, notes, condition of area) during accident investigation?
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Which factor could be classified under 'The social environment' that could cause accidents?
Which factor could be classified under 'The social environment' that could cause accidents?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the common FIVE W-questions to ask during accident investigation?
Which of the following is NOT one of the common FIVE W-questions to ask during accident investigation?
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What is the purpose of interviewing witnesses as soon as possible during accident investigation?
What is the purpose of interviewing witnesses as soon as possible during accident investigation?
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What is the main purpose of determining the people who can help determine accident causes?
What is the main purpose of determining the people who can help determine accident causes?
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Study Notes
Accident Investigation
- Visiting the accident scene before the physical evidence is disturbed allows for the preservation of evidence and a more accurate investigation.
Five W-Questions
- The common Five W-questions to ask during accident investigation are: Who, What, When, Where, and Why.
- "How" is NOT one of the common Five W-questions to ask during accident investigation.
Accident Causes
- Factors that can cause accidents can be categorized into:
- Personnel characteristics: fatigue, inattention, etc.
- Job characteristics and equipment used: faulty equipment, inadequate training, etc.
- The social environment: peer pressure, stress, etc.
Visual Records
- Making visual records (sketches, photographs, notes, condition of area) during accident investigation helps to:
- Preserve the scene and evidence
- Provide a permanent record of the accident scene
- Aid in the reconstruction of the accident
Witness Interviews
- Interviewing witnesses as soon as possible during accident investigation helps to:
- Obtain accurate and detailed information about the accident
- Reduce the possibility of witnesses forgetting important details
- Identify potential causes of the accident
Determining Accident Causes
- Determining the people who can help determine accident causes allows for:
- Gathering information from multiple sources
- Identifying potential causes of the accident
- Developing a comprehensive understanding of the accident
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Description
Test your knowledge on workplace incident and accident investigation with this quiz focusing on Learning Outcome 4.1 of Work Health & Safety HSC1123. Explore factors contributing to incidents, accident scene visitation, visual record creation, preservation of accident-related items, and identification of key personnel for investigation.
