CHST Incident Investigation and Reporting 2

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1904.7, which of the following criteria makes an injury or illness recordable on the OSHA 300 Log?

Accepted Answer

Days away from work, restricted work or job transfer, loss of consciousness, medical treatment beyond first aid, or diagnosis of a significant injury or illness by a healthcare professional

Answer

OSHA 1904.7 defines recordable injuries as work-related cases that result in days away from work, restricted work/job transfer, loss of consciousness, medical treatment beyond first aid, or a significant diagnosis by a healthcare professional.

Question 2

Within what timeframe must employers notify OSHA of a fatality in the workplace under 29 CFR 1904.39?

Accepted Answer

Within 8 hours of learning of the fatality

Answer

OSHA 1904.39(a)(1) requires employers to report fatalities to OSHA within 8 hours of learning about the incident, by calling the local area office or OSHA's national hotline (1-800-321-OSHA).

Question 3

What is the primary goal of a root cause analysis following a workplace incident?

Accepted Answer

To identify underlying systemic causes so that corrective actions can be implemented to prevent recurrence

Answer

Root cause analysis looks beyond the immediate cause to find the systemic, organizational factors that allowed the hazard to exist, enabling the employer to correct the root cause and prevent future incidents.

Question 4

Under OSHA 1904.35, workers have specific rights related to workplace injury records. Which of the following is a protected right?

Accepted Answer

The right to report injuries and illnesses without fear of retaliation, and the right to access the OSHA 300 Log

Answer

OSHA 1904.35 gives workers the right to report work-related injuries and illnesses, protection from retaliation for doing so, and the right to access the OSHA 300 Log and related records.

Question 5

A scaffold board breaks under a worker's weight but the worker grabs a guardrail and is uninjured. This is an example of what type of event, and why should it be investigated?

Accepted Answer

A near miss — it should be investigated because it reveals a hazard that, with a slight difference in circumstances, could have caused serious injury

Answer

A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury but had the potential to do so. Investigating near misses allows hazard correction before a serious injury occurs.

CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Practice Test

CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Practice Test

CHST Incident Investigation and Reporting 2