CTSP Incident Response and Investigation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When a worker is struck by a falling limb during tree removal, what is the FIRST priority of the crew leader?
- Secure the work zone and ensure no further hazards exist (Correct answer)
- Call OSHA to report the incident immediately
- Document the conditions of the fallen limb
- Continue the job to prevent further delays
Correct answer: Secure the work zone and ensure no further hazards exist
Scene safety must be established before any other action to prevent additional injuries.
Question 2: Under OSHA regulations, a fatality in the workplace must be reported to OSHA within how many hours?
- 24 hours
- 8 hours (Correct answer)
- 48 hours
- 72 hours
Correct answer: 8 hours
OSHA requires that all work-related fatalities be reported within 8 hours of the employer learning of the incident.
Question 3: Which of the following best describes a 'near miss' in arboricultural work?
- An incident where a worker is injured but returns to work the same day
- An unplanned event that did not result in injury but had the potential to do so (Correct answer)
- A property damage claim under $1,000
- An incident involving only equipment and no personnel
Correct answer: An unplanned event that did not result in injury but had the potential to do so
A near miss is an unplanned event that could have resulted in injury, illness, or damage but did not.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of preserving a worksite following a serious incident?
- To allow the crew to resume work safely
- To enable a thorough investigation without disturbing evidence (Correct answer)
- To comply with insurance documentation requirements only
- To prevent customers from entering the area
Correct answer: To enable a thorough investigation without disturbing evidence
Preserving the scene maintains evidence integrity, which is critical for an accurate incident investigation.
Question 5: Which document is typically completed first after a worker injury in a tree care operation?
- OSHA 300 log entry
- First report of injury form (Correct answer)
- Equipment maintenance log
- Job hazard analysis
Correct answer: First report of injury form
The first report of injury is the initial document filed after a workplace injury and triggers workers' compensation proceedings.
Question 6: During an incident investigation, witness statements should be collected:
- Only from supervisors and foremen
- As soon as safely possible while memories are fresh (Correct answer)
- After all physical evidence has been collected and analyzed
- Only if the incident results in lost-time injury
Correct answer: As soon as safely possible while memories are fresh
Witness accounts are most accurate shortly after an event before memory fades or details are influenced by others.
Question 7: What does the acronym 'MORT' stand for in safety investigation methodology?
- Management Oversight and Risk Tree (Correct answer)
- Maximum Operational Response Threshold
- Method of Reporting Trauma
- Mechanical Operations Review Template
Correct answer: Management Oversight and Risk Tree
MORT (Management Oversight and Risk Tree) is a systematic analytical tool used to investigate accidents and near misses.
CTSP Incident Response and Investigation 2
When a worker is struck by a falling limb during tree removal, what is the FIRST priority of the crew leader?