CTSP Incident Response and Investigation 4

Question 1

When investigating a struck-by incident involving a falling branch, which physical evidence should be collected first?

Accepted Answer

The branch itself, cut sections, and rigging hardware involved

Answer

Physical evidence directly involved in the incident—such as the branch, cut sections, and any rigging—provides the most critical clues about causation.

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios would NOT require an OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping entry?

Accepted Answer

A worker receives over-the-counter medication and a bandage for a minor cut

Answer

Minor injuries treated only with over-the-counter medication and first aid supplies are not OSHA recordable.

Question 3

An employee involved in a serious incident requests union representation before providing a statement. The employer should:

Accepted Answer

Allow representation as required under the Weingarten rights ruling

Answer

Under NLRB v. Weingarten, unionized employees have the right to union representation during investigatory interviews that could result in discipline.

Question 4

A tree worker is transported to the hospital after a fall. Under OSHA, an in-patient hospitalization must be reported within:

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Answer

OSHA requires that in-patient hospitalizations (not fatalities) be reported within 24 hours of the employer learning of the event.

Question 5

What is the main advantage of using a fault tree analysis (FTA) in a serious incident investigation?

Accepted Answer

It visually maps the logical relationships between events leading to an incident

Answer

Fault tree analysis uses Boolean logic and a tree diagram to systematically identify the combination of events that led to an incident.

CTSP - Certified Treecare Safety Professional Practice Test

CTSP - Certified Treecare Safety Professional Practice Test

CTSP Incident Response and Investigation 4