CTSP Incident Response and Investigation 3

Question 1

The '5 Whys' technique used in incident investigation is designed to:

Accepted Answer

Drill down to root causes by repeatedly asking why an event occurred

Answer

The 5 Whys method iteratively asks 'why' to move beyond symptoms and identify the underlying root cause of an incident.

Question 2

Which OSHA recordkeeping form is used to summarize all work-related injuries and illnesses for a calendar year?

Accepted Answer

OSHA Form 300A

Answer

OSHA Form 300A is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, posted annually from February 1 through April 30.

Question 3

An arborist suffers a chainsaw laceration requiring stitches but is able to return to modified duty the same day. How should this be classified?

Accepted Answer

Recordable injury with restricted work activity

Answer

An injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid and resulting in restricted work activity is OSHA recordable even without lost time.

Question 4

During post-incident investigation, photographs of the scene should be taken from:

Accepted Answer

Multiple angles, including wide-shot, mid-range, and close-up views

Answer

Comprehensive photography from multiple distances and angles provides complete visual documentation of the incident scene.

Question 5

Which of the following is a 'contributing factor' versus a 'root cause' in incident investigation?

Accepted Answer

Failure to wear PPE is a contributing factor; inadequate training or enforcement is the root cause

Answer

A contributing factor is a condition that increased the likelihood of an incident; the root cause is the underlying systemic failure that enabled the contributing factor.

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CTSP Incident Response and Investigation 3