Risk Management and Safety Flashcards
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What is the CAFM-recommended approach when a driver is involved in a serious at-fault accident?
Answer: Suspend the driver pending a comprehensive root cause investigation
Suspending the driver pending a root cause investigation ensures safety while gathering facts before making employment or corrective action decisions.
Which element is MOST critical to include in a post-accident investigation report?
Answer: Contributing factors and corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Identifying contributing factors and corrective actions transforms an accident report into a safety improvement tool rather than just a record of loss.
A fleet's loss run shows a high frequency of low-severity backing accidents. The BEST corrective strategy is:
Answer: Install backup cameras and sensors fleet-wide and conduct backing safety training
Combining engineering controls (backup cameras/sensors) with training addresses both the physical hazard and driver behavior for backing incidents.
Under DOT regulations, which drivers are required to participate in a drug and alcohol testing program?
Answer: Drivers operating commercial motor vehicles requiring a CDL
DOT/FMCSA drug and alcohol testing requirements apply specifically to CDL holders operating commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce.
What is the primary function of a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)?
Answer: To document pre- and post-trip vehicle defects that require repair
DVIRs are required by FMCSA regulations to document vehicle defects found during pre- and post-trip inspections, ensuring defects are reported and repaired before vehicles return to service.
Which risk transfer mechanism is MOST commonly used by large fleets to manage catastrophic liability exposure?
Answer: Umbrella or excess liability insurance above primary limits
Umbrella or excess liability policies provide additional coverage above primary auto liability limits, protecting the organization against catastrophic large-loss events.
A fleet manager notices crash rates increase significantly during the 2:00–4:00 AM time window. This pattern MOST likely indicates:
Answer: Circadian rhythm fatigue causing driver drowsiness
The 2:00–4:00 AM window corresponds to the circadian nadir, when humans experience peak drowsiness and fatigue-related impairment regardless of sleep history.