CSCS Accident Reporting and Prevention 3

Question 1

Under OSHA standards, which of the following work-related hospitalizations must be reported within 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

In-patient hospitalization of one or more employees

Answer

OSHA requires employers to report any in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees within 24 hours.

Question 2

What information should always be recorded immediately after a construction site accident?

Accepted Answer

Date, time, location, names of those involved, and description of the incident

Answer

Accurate immediate records must include date, time, location, persons involved, and a description to support investigation and reporting.

Question 3

Which document is used to record all work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities by US employers with 11 or more employees?

Accepted Answer

OSHA Form 300

Answer

OSHA Form 300, the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, is used to record each qualifying incident throughout the year.

Question 4

Why is it important to report near misses on construction sites even when no one is hurt?

Accepted Answer

They reveal hazards that could cause serious injury in the future

Answer

Near miss reporting exposes underlying hazards so corrective action can be taken before a serious injury occurs.

Question 5

A construction worker slips on a wet floor but does not fall. What should the worker do first?

Accepted Answer

Report the near miss to the supervisor immediately

Answer

Near misses must be reported promptly so the hazard can be assessed and corrective action taken before an injury occurs.

CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme Practice Test