Incident Response and Investigation Flashcards
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The '5 Whys' technique used in incident investigation is designed to:
Answer: Drill down to root causes by repeatedly asking why an event occurred
The 5 Whys method iteratively asks 'why' to move beyond symptoms and identify the underlying root cause of an incident.
Which OSHA recordkeeping form is used to summarize all work-related injuries and illnesses for a calendar year?
Answer: OSHA Form 300A
OSHA Form 300A is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, posted annually from February 1 through April 30.
An arborist suffers a chainsaw laceration requiring stitches but is able to return to modified duty the same day. How should this be classified?
Answer: Recordable injury with restricted work activity
An injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid and resulting in restricted work activity is OSHA recordable even without lost time.
During post-incident investigation, photographs of the scene should be taken from:
Answer: Multiple angles, including wide-shot, mid-range, and close-up views
Comprehensive photography from multiple distances and angles provides complete visual documentation of the incident scene.
Which of the following is a 'contributing factor' versus a 'root cause' in incident investigation?
Answer: Failure to wear PPE is a contributing factor; inadequate training or enforcement is the root cause
A contributing factor is a condition that increased the likelihood of an incident; the root cause is the underlying systemic failure that enabled the contributing factor.
A crew member is exposed to poison ivy during brush clearing and develops a rash. Under OSHA, this is classified as:
Answer: Recordable if it results in medical treatment beyond first aid
Occupational skin disorders resulting from work activities are OSHA recordable when they require medical treatment beyond first aid.
After completing an incident investigation, the corrective actions identified should be:
Answer: Assigned to specific responsible parties with deadlines and tracked to completion
Corrective actions must be assigned, tracked, and verified complete to prevent recurrence and demonstrate due diligence.