Question 1

Besides the supervisor,who else should sign the supervisor's accident/incident report?

Accepted Answer

A) the senior manager 
B) the Ministry of Labour inspector 
C) the employee (if/when available) 
D) the chair of the Joint Health and Safety Committee 
A) the senior manager 
B) the Ministry of Labour inspector 
C) the employee (if/when available) 
D) the chair of the Joint Health and Safety Committee

Question 2

If the other members of the injured worker's work group are unharmed and not experiencing emotional distress,they can continue with their work immediately after the incident.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the most important criterion in choosing which computer to use for incident investigation?

Accepted Answer

A) portability 
B) processing speed 
C) database capabilities 
D) graphical and CAD software 
A) portability 
B) processing speed 
C) database capabilities 
D) graphical and CAD software

Question 4

The investigator asked Hamish what personal protective equipment he was wearing.What type of factors was the investigator interested in at that moment?

Accepted Answer

A) human factors 
B) cognitive failures 
C) situational factors 
D) environmental factors 
A) human factors 
B) cognitive failures 
C) situational factors 
D) environmental factors

Question 5

Incident investigations can start while everyone is waiting for the ambulance to arrive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Interviewing the witness on the spot as soon as possible after the event is one of the basic rules of interviewing as an investigative method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Read the following scenario and answer questions 21-25.
On Friday, August 23, 2016, a construction worker fell 55 floors to his death while working on what will become Toronto's tallest condominium building. Despite a variety of safety precautions, this type of incident is not uncommon in the construction industry. Three days earlier, on Tuesday, August 20, 2016, a 26-year-old construction worker in Las Vegas, Nevada also died in a fall from a building under construction.
-According to the textbook,what should coworkers who witnessed the incident be offered prior to being interviewed?

Accepted Answer

A) legal advice 
B) trauma counselling 
C) the opportunity to go home to calm down first 
D) the opportunity to retrieve tools left at the incident site 
A) legal advice 
B) trauma counselling 
C) the opportunity to go home to calm down first 
D) the opportunity to retrieve tools left at the incident site

Question 8

Why can witnesses' recall become distorted if investigation is not begun in a timely manner?

Accepted Answer

A) There are changes at the incident site. 
B) There is removal of important evidence. 
C) They may suffer memory loss. 
D) They discuss the incident with others. 
A) There are changes at the incident site. 
B) There is removal of important evidence. 
C) They may suffer memory loss. 
D) They discuss the incident with others.

Question 9

An investigation is conducted primarily to determine if cognitive failure was to blame and to ensure it doesn't happen again in the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Both the federal and provincial/territorial levels of government can order an investigation into a workplace incident.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Incident investigation is a vital component of an organization's RAC program.What does RAC stand for?

Accepted Answer

A) recognition, approval, and change 
B) requirements, attribution, and control 
C) recognition, assessment, and control 
D) requirements, approval, and change 
A) recognition, approval, and change 
B) requirements, attribution, and control 
C) recognition, assessment, and control 
D) requirements, approval, and change

Question 12

As a result of the investigation,it was revealed that Kyle had been suffering from depression for several months.What theory explicitly mentions mental problems?

Accepted Answer

A) bow-tie analysis 
B) Swiss cheese model 
C) domino theory 
D) theory of normal incidents 
A) bow-tie analysis 
B) Swiss cheese model 
C) domino theory 
D) theory of normal incidents

Question 13

Read the following scenario and answer questions 21-25.
On Friday, August 23, 2016, a construction worker fell 55 floors to his death while working on what will become Toronto's tallest condominium building. Despite a variety of safety precautions, this type of incident is not uncommon in the construction industry. Three days earlier, on Tuesday, August 20, 2016, a 26-year-old construction worker in Las Vegas, Nevada also died in a fall from a building under construction.
-What is the action that should have been taken by the site manager immediately after the incident?

Accepted Answer

A) taking photographs of the job site 
B) securing and protecting the scene(s) 
C) documenting any personal protective equipment in use 
D) talking to coworkers who were in the immediate area 
A) taking photographs of the job site 
B) securing and protecting the scene(s) 
C) documenting any personal protective equipment in use 
D) talking to coworkers who were in the immediate area

Question 14

Compare and contrast the domino theory with the theory of normal incidents.

Accepted Answer

According to domino theory,every event,i

Question 15

What piece of information is found on both the long and short supervisor report?

Accepted Answer

A) type of injury 
B) type of accident 
C) suggested corrective action 
D) sketch/diagram of accident scene 
A) type of injury 
B) type of accident 
C) suggested corrective action 
D) sketch/diagram of accident scene

Question 16

Incidents that result in minor injuries do not need to be investigated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Who is more likely to experience a cognitive failure?

Accepted Answer

A) an older worker 
B) a young worker 
C) a working parent 
D) a dissatisfied worker 
A) an older worker 
B) a young worker 
C) a working parent 
D) a dissatisfied worker

Question 18

Evelyn from HR is doing a walkthrough shortly after an incident in the shipping area and needs to know how the conveyor belt is operated.Whom should she ask?

Accepted Answer

A) the injured worker 
B) the plant manager 
C) coworkers of the injured worker 
D) the injured worker's supervisor 
A) the injured worker 
B) the plant manager 
C) coworkers of the injured worker 
D) the injured worker's supervisor

Question 19

Read the following scenario and answer questions 21-25.
On Friday, August 23, 2016, a construction worker fell 55 floors to his death while working on what will become Toronto's tallest condominium building. Despite a variety of safety precautions, this type of incident is not uncommon in the construction industry. Three days earlier, on Tuesday, August 20, 2016, a 26-year-old construction worker in Las Vegas, Nevada also died in a fall from a building under construction.
-What organization would have the legal right to demand a mandatory investigation into the Toronto worker's death?

Accepted Answer

A) Ontario Ministry of Labour 
B) City of Toronto Building Department 
C) Workers Insurance Safety Board (Ontario) 
D) the construction firm for whom he worked 
A) Ontario Ministry of Labour 
B) City of Toronto Building Department 
C) Workers Insurance Safety Board (Ontario) 
D) the construction firm for whom he worked

Question 20

Which set of three factors strongly influences incident investigations?

Accepted Answer

A) timing, severity, and legal requirements 
B) costs, causes, and timing 
C) severity, causes, and costs 
D) legal requirements, causes, and severity 
A) timing, severity, and legal requirements 
B) costs, causes, and timing 
C) severity, causes, and costs 
D) legal requirements, causes, and severity

Besides the supervisor,who else should sign the supervisor's accident/incident report?

If the other members of the injured worker's work group are unharmed and not experiencing emotional distress,they can continue with their work immediately after the incident.

What is the most important criterion in choosing which computer to use for incident investigation?

The investigator asked Hamish what personal protective equipment he was wearing.What type of factors was the investigator interested in at that moment?

Incident investigations can start while everyone is waiting for the ambulance to arrive.

Interviewing the witness on the spot as soon as possible after the event is one of the basic rules of interviewing as an investigative method.

Why can witnesses' recall become distorted if investigation is not begun in a timely manner?

An investigation is conducted primarily to determine if cognitive failure was to blame and to ensure it doesn't happen again in the future.

Both the federal and provincial/territorial levels of government can order an investigation into a workplace incident.

Incident investigation is a vital component of an organization's RAC program.What does RAC stand for?

As a result of the investigation,it was revealed that Kyle had been suffering from depression for several months.What theory explicitly mentions mental problems?

Compare and contrast the domino theory with the theory of normal incidents.

What piece of information is found on both the long and short supervisor report?

Incidents that result in minor injuries do not need to be investigated.

Who is more likely to experience a cognitive failure?

Evelyn from HR is doing a walkthrough shortly after an incident in the shipping area and needs to know how the conveyor belt is operated.Whom should she ask?

Which set of three factors strongly influences incident investigations?

Introduction

Legislative Framework

Workers’ Compensation

Hazard Recognition, Risk Assessment, and Control

Physical Agents

Biological and Chemical Agents

Psychosocial Hazards

Workplace Violence, Aggression, and Harassment

Training

Motivation and Safety Management Systems

Emergency Planning

Disability Management and Return to Work

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Exam 12: Incident Investigation

Besides the supervisor,who else should sign the supervisor's accident/incident report?

If the other members of the injured worker's work group are unharmed and not experiencing emotional distress,they can continue with their work immediately after the incident.

What is the most important criterion in choosing which computer to use for incident investigation?

The investigator asked Hamish what personal protective equipment he was wearing.What type of factors was the investigator interested in at that moment?

Incident investigations can start while everyone is waiting for the ambulance to arrive.

Interviewing the witness on the spot as soon as possible after the event is one of the basic rules of interviewing as an investigative method.

Why can witnesses' recall become distorted if investigation is not begun in a timely manner?

An investigation is conducted primarily to determine if cognitive failure was to blame and to ensure it doesn't happen again in the future.

Both the federal and provincial/territorial levels of government can order an investigation into a workplace incident.

Incident investigation is a vital component of an organization's RAC program.What does RAC stand for?

As a result of the investigation,it was revealed that Kyle had been suffering from depression for several months.What theory explicitly mentions mental problems?

Compare and contrast the domino theory with the theory of normal incidents.

What piece of information is found on both the long and short supervisor report?

Incidents that result in minor injuries do not need to be investigated.

Who is more likely to experience a cognitive failure?

Evelyn from HR is doing a walkthrough shortly after an incident in the shipping area and needs to know how the conveyor belt is operated.Whom should she ask?

Which set of three factors strongly influences incident investigations?

Introduction

Legislative Framework

Workers’ Compensation

Hazard Recognition, Risk Assessment, and Control

Physical Agents

Biological and Chemical Agents

Psychosocial Hazards

Workplace Violence, Aggression, and Harassment

Training

Motivation and Safety Management Systems

Emergency Planning

Disability Management and Return to Work

Workplace Wellness: Work Family and Health Promotion Programs

Filters