Graded Homework

Question 1

1. The best place to interview witnesses of an accident is:
   

   		at the Police Department or the nearest OSHA office.
   		away from the scene with the injured parties present.
   		at the accident scene in a place that is not intimidating.
   		anywhere; it does not make any difference where you perform interviews.

4 points

Question 2

1. The sustained heart rate for a 25-year-old employee should never exceed:
   

   		155 beats per minute.
   		180 beats per minute.
   		110 beats per minute.
   		165 beats per minute.

4 points

Question 3

1. What are the three stages of human stress response?
   

   		Alertness, resistance, and alarm
   		Overload, temper, and reaction
   		Resistance, reaction, and alarm
   		Alarm, resistance, and exhaustion

4 points

Question 4

1. The purpose of an accident investigation is to:
   

   		find fault.
   		collect facts.
   		comply with the company policy.
   		receive insurance benefits.

4 points

Question 5

1. Which of the following is NOT a strategy for workplace stress reduction?
   

   		Ensuring that employees’ work spaces are not crowded
   		Increasing employees’ hourly pay rate
   		Giving employees information on how to cope with stress
   		Letting employees work flexible hours

4 points

Question 6

1. Select the correct order of steps that safety and health professionals should follow when conducting an accident investigation (1. being the first step, and 5. being the last step).

   -1.2.3.4.5.

   Interview witnesses.

   -1.2.3.4.5.

   Isolate the scene.

   -1.2.3.4.5.

   Identify witnesses.

   -1.2.3.4.5.

   Record all the evidence.

   -1.2.3.4.5.

   Photograph or videotape the scene.

10 points

Question 7

1. Match the term on the left with the definition on the right. Select the best answer for each matching pair.

   -A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J. Primary witnesses -A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J. Secondary witnesses -A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J. Tertiary witnesses -A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J. Accident report -A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J. Accident analysis report -A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J. Heat strain -A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J. Heat stress -A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J. Heat exhaustion -A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J. Shock -A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J. Injury Illness and Injury Report (Form 301)

   A. People who did not actually see the accident happen, but were nearby B. The overall physiological response resulting from heat stress C. Completed when the accident in question represents only a minor incident D. The net heat load to which a worker may be exposed, from the combined contributions of metabolic effect of work, environmental factors, and clothing E. People who actually saw the event F. The depression of the nervous system that can be caused by both physical and psychological trauma G. People who were not present at the time of the accident or afterward, but may have relevant evidence to present H. Completed when the accident in question is serious I. The physical state in which the worker’s skin becomes clammy and moist and his or her body temperature is still normal or slightly higher than normal J. Required to be completed any time a recordable work-related injury or illness occurs

20 points

Question 8

1. List and describe the factors that determine the severity of a chemical burn. Explain the hazards of chemical burns other than tissue damage.

   Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

25 points

Question 9

1. The text lists ten accident investigation mistakes to avoid. Pick five of the ten accident investigation mistakes that your course text lists as “mistakes to avoid,” and discuss the reasons why those particular mistakes are critical to avoid during an investigation, providing examples.

   Your response should be at least 200 words in length.