CHST CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Incident Investigation and Reporting Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

When using the 5 Whys technique during a construction incident investigation, what indicates that the root cause has been reached?

Accepted Answer

When the answer points to a process or system failure that can be corrected

Answer

The root cause is reached when the answer identifies a process or system failure that management can address with corrective actions, regardless of how many questions were asked.

Question 2

An incident investigation reveals that a crane operator did not perform a pre-operation inspection. Applying the hierarchy of controls, which corrective action would be MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Implement a digital lockout system that requires inspection completion before the crane can start

Answer

An engineering control that physically prevents crane operation until the inspection is completed is more effective than administrative controls like training, signage, or discipline.

Question 3

According to OSHA regulations, which type of incident record must be maintained on the OSHA 300 Log?

Accepted Answer

Work-related injuries resulting in death, days away from work, restricted work, or medical treatment beyond first aid

Answer

The OSHA 300 Log must record work-related injuries and illnesses that result in death, days away from work, restricted work or transfer, medical treatment beyond first aid, or other specific criteria.

Question 4

During a construction site incident investigation, what role does a near-miss reporting program play in preventing future incidents?

Accepted Answer

It identifies hazards and system weaknesses before they result in actual injuries

Answer

Near-miss reporting identifies hazards and system weaknesses proactively, allowing corrective actions to be taken before a similar situation results in an actual injury or fatality.

Question 5

What is the PRIMARY difference between a direct cause and a contributing cause in an incident investigation?

Accepted Answer

The direct cause is the immediate event that caused the injury while contributing causes are underlying factors that allowed it to happen

Answer

The direct cause is the immediate action or condition that led to the incident, while contributing causes are the underlying organizational, environmental, or behavioral factors that enabled the direct cause to occur.

CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Practice Test

CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Practice Test

CHST CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Incident Investigation and Reporting Questions and Answers 3