Accident Investigation

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Unit quiz

QUESTION 1

Which of the following best describes assumed events?

1.		Events that occurred at the same time
		Events that have causal factors
		Events that have not yet been verified
		Events that are unlikely to have happened

QUESTION 2

At which level of accountability are policies and procedures typically found?

QUESTION 3

Which analytical approach should be considered first when starting an accident investigation?

1.		Human factors analysis
		Barrier analysis
		Events and causal factors analysis
		Cause and effect analysis

QUESTION 4

What is the next step in an accident investigation once all of the evidence has been gathered?

1.		Determining direct causes
		Determining the accident sequence
		Contacting Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
		Determining root causes

QUESTION 5

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using analytical techniques in the accident investigation process?

1.		It lends consistency to the safety program.
		It instills confidence in the investigation process.
		Systemic factors are less likely to be missed.
		Only lower-level causal factors will be revealed.