Monitoring, Metrics & Incident Management Flashcards

Which OSHA-recordable metric is commonly used to compare injury rates across companies of different sizes?

Answer: Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)

TRIR normalizes recordable injuries per 200,000 hours worked for comparison.

TRIR is calculated using which standard number of hours as the base?

Answer: 200,000 hours (100 full-time employees for a year)

The OSHA base of 200,000 hours equals 100 full-time workers for one year.

In the National Incident Management System (NIMS), what is the role of the Incident Commander?

Answer: Overall responsibility for incident objectives and management

The Incident Commander sets objectives and has overall authority for managing the incident.

A company notices rising average clearance times on a particular highway. What is the best next step?

Answer: Analyze incident data to find causes such as staging, equipment, or coordination gaps

Data analysis identifies bottlenecks that can be addressed through training, staging, or equipment changes.

What does a unified command structure allow at a multi-agency incident?

Answer: Agencies with different jurisdictions to share command decisions and objectives

Unified command lets agencies work together under common objectives without losing individual authority.

Which documentation is most useful for protecting a company against a damage claim after a recovery?

Answer: Time-stamped photos and notes of vehicle condition before and after hookup

Documented pre- and post-condition evidence establishes what damage existed and what occurred.

What is a leading indicator in a safety monitoring program?

Answer: A proactive measure such as training completion or near-miss reports

Leading indicators predict and help prevent incidents, unlike lagging indicators that count outcomes after the fact.