CHST Incident Investigation and Reporting 2

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1904.7, which of the following criteria makes an injury or illness recordable on the OSHA 300 Log?

Accepted Answer

Days away from work, restricted work or job transfer, loss of consciousness, medical treatment beyond first aid, or diagnosis of a significant injury or illness by a healthcare professional

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Any injury requiring a visit to the company nurse

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Only injuries resulting in hospitalization

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Only injuries that cause missed work time

Question 2

Within what timeframe must employers notify OSHA of a fatality in the workplace under 29 CFR 1904.39?

Accepted Answer

Within 8 hours of learning of the fatality

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Within 24 hours

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Within 48 hours

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Within 3 business days

Question 3

What is the primary goal of a root cause analysis following a workplace incident?

Accepted Answer

To identify underlying systemic causes so that corrective actions can be implemented to prevent recurrence

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To assign blame to the worker who was involved

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To determine whether the incident was OSHA recordable

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To document the incident for insurance purposes

Question 4

Under OSHA 1904.35, workers have specific rights related to workplace injury records. Which of the following is a protected right?

Accepted Answer

The right to report injuries and illnesses without fear of retaliation, and the right to access the OSHA 300 Log

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Workers must only report injuries through their union representative

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Workers can be required to sign a release before accessing OSHA records

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Only supervisors may view the OSHA 300 Log

Question 5

A scaffold board breaks under a worker's weight but the worker grabs a guardrail and is uninjured. This is an example of what type of event, and why should it be investigated?

Accepted Answer

A near miss — it should be investigated because it reveals a hazard that, with a slight difference in circumstances, could have caused serious injury

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A minor incident that does not require investigation since no one was hurt

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A property damage event that only requires a maintenance report

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An OSHA recordable incident because equipment was damaged

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an OSHA-required form under 29 CFR 1904 for recording work-related injuries and illnesses?

Accepted Answer

OSHA Form 302 — Worker Medical History

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OSHA Form 300 — Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses

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OSHA Form 300A — Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses

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OSHA Form 301 — Injury and Illness Incident Report