CSS Accident Investigation and Analysis 2

Question 1

Which accident causation model uses the concept of 'energy transfer' to explain how injuries occur?

Accepted Answer

Haddon Matrix

Answer

Domino Theory

Answer

Swiss Cheese Model

Answer

MORT Analysis

Question 2

When should a post-incident critique (after-action review) be conducted following a serious workplace accident?

Accepted Answer

As soon as all immediate hazards are controlled and key personnel are available

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Only after OSHA completes its investigation

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Within 6 months when all facts are documented

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After the injured employee returns to work

Question 3

In root cause analysis, a 'latent failure' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A hidden systemic weakness that becomes active when triggered by local conditions

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An active error committed by a frontline worker

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A mechanical failure that occurs without warning

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A violation of a written safety procedure

Question 4

The primary purpose of photographing an accident scene is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide visual evidence that preserves the scene as found before it is altered

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Satisfy OSHA documentation requirements only

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Replace the need for written incident reports

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Identify liable parties for legal proceedings

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of an 'indirect cause' of a workplace accident?

Accepted Answer

A management system that failed to enforce lockout/tagout procedures

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An unguarded rotating shaft that contacted a worker's sleeve

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Oil spilled on a floor that caused a slip

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Debris left in a walking path

Question 6

A 'near-miss' event should be investigated with the same rigor as an injury-producing accident primarily because:

Accepted Answer

Near-misses share the same causal factors and represent missed prevention opportunities

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OSHA mandates equal investigation depth for all incidents

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Insurance carriers require near-miss reports for policy compliance

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Near-misses are more common and easier to analyze than injuries

Question 7

The '5 Whys' technique is most effective at identifying which type of accident cause?

Accepted Answer

Root causes embedded in systems or management practices

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Surface-level unsafe acts

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Human error percentages across departments

Answer

Equipment failure rates over time