For Prof. Goodman Only

Construction Safety Week VI Assessment

Course Text: Construction Safety and the OSHA Standards by David L. Goestch (2010)

Please use APA formatting with all responses to include in-text citations and reference

for each response. 100% original, non-plagiarized responses.

1. When conducting an accident investigation, what are some of the more important

techniques that need to be used in interviewing accident witnesses in order to ensure all

information is objective and accurate? Describe these techniques in detail.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying

citations.

2. Compare and contrast the following hazard analysis methods:

a. failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA),

b. hazard and operability review (HAZOP),

c. human error analysis (HEA),

d. fault tree analysis (FTA), and

e. technic of operations review (TOR).

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used must be

referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

3. Explain the steps for conducting an accident investigation. What are the terms that should guide an accident investigation? What are some important things to remember

while conducting and accident investigation?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used must be

referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

4. Describe the purpose of a preliminary hazard analysis. How is expertise beneficial when conducting this type of analysis? Why is cost-benefit analysis such a critical part of

hazard analysis and prevention? Explain your answer.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used must be

referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

5. What are some examples of hazard control methods that are recommended in hazard prevention and reduction techniques? Do you feel that some of these methods are more

important to use than others? Which do you believe reduces the possibility of a future

hazard? Explain your answer.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used must be

referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.