STS-C Exam Questions and Solutions
The two general areas of accident costs include:
A. Budgeted and Non Budgeted
B. Insured and uninsured
C. Direct and Indirect
D. Direct and Uninsured - Answer-C. Direct and Indirect
Direct Costs - Answer-Immediately associated with the accident such as transportation of injured,
medical services, days lost from work, etc.
Indirect Costs - Answer-Includes lost production, replacement of injured worker, costs of training a
replacement, etc. Rarely considers effects of a mishap on family members.
Minor incident and near miss investigations are best conducted by the:
A. Supervisor
B. Manager
,C. Chief Executive Officer
D. Safety Engineer - Answer-A. Supervisor
They are closest to the action, most familiar with the environment, resultant interactions, and stresses
that occur. The supervisor is not the right person to do in depth investigations that will produce long
lasting corrective actions since they are personally involved.
The investigation of serious or fatal mishaps should be led by:
A. A senior management official
B. The site safety practitioner
C. The supervisor
D. The insurance investigator - Answer-A. A senior management official
Investigates fatal accidents, accidents with large losses or potential for large loss, and mishaps that
result or could result in adverse public reactions.
Safety engineer should act as company resident expert in mishap investigation procedures and
techniques, offering advice and possibly training to other members of the investigation team
While interviewing witnesses to an accident or participants in the event, investigators often find
themselves talking to hostile and very defensive people. Which of the following methods would most
likely result in an honest and truthful statement from these interviewees?
A.Inform these people that all that they say will be written down and filed; thus telling the truth is
imperative
B. Tell them that the information will only be used for accident prevention purposes and no disciplinary
actions will result from the investigation
,C. Inform the person that it would be appreciated if they would tell the truth since it may help secure
investigator's current position within the company and should not affect them.
D. Tell them that they are supposed to be informed of their rights, but will not be, so they have nothing
to fear because anything they say cannot be used against them. - Answer-B. Tell them that the
information will only be used for accident prevention purposes and no disciplinary actions will result
from the investigation
Investigators must be sure they are telling the truth about the purpose of the investigation. Do not
provide false guarantees.
Throughout accident investigations, the interviewing of witnesses is often required to determine facts
relative to the event. Which of the following choices offers the BEST place to conduct interviews for
safety investigations?
A. In a secure board room equipped with sound recording devices
B. Privately in a conference room
C. At the employees' work area
D. In your office with the door shut - Answer-B. Privately in a conference room
The investigator needs to make sure the witness feels at ease during the interview which may mean
conducting the interview at a location where the witness feels comfortable. However, the selected
interview site must also provide privacy. Often the ideal place to interview witnesses is at the accident
scene itself. Should be interviewed individually to ensure unbiased reporting.
When should an accident investigation begin?
A. Within 48 hours of the time the accident scene is secured; that is, after emergency services have left
the site
B. Immediately after the incident, the sooner the better
, C. As soon as possible, realizing that protection of the injured and prevention of a second accident will
take precedence
D. As soon as all legal notifications have been made and the scene has been secured against destruction
of evidence - Answer-C. As soon as possible, realizing that protection of the injured and prevention of a
second accident will take precedence
The primary root cause(s) for accidents are:
A. Human factors
B. Environmental factors
C. Physical factors
D. Combinations of causal factors - Answer-D. Combinations of causal factors
Which of the following descriptions best fits that of a "competent person"?
A. The person required at confined space, hoisting and rigging, and excavation and trenching job sites.
B. The supervisor with the ability to identify existing and future hazards on the job site and who reports
directly to the person responsible for operation
C. Th person who has authority to shut down the operation anytime the risk analysis indicates that a
moderate or greater hazard is reasonably expected to cause injury to workers
D. The person who can identify existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working
conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to
take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. - Answer-D. The person who can identify existing
and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or
dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate
them.
Capable and authorized and knowledgeable
The two general areas of accident costs include:
A. Budgeted and Non Budgeted
B. Insured and uninsured
C. Direct and Indirect
D. Direct and Uninsured - Answer-C. Direct and Indirect
Direct Costs - Answer-Immediately associated with the accident such as transportation of injured,
medical services, days lost from work, etc.
Indirect Costs - Answer-Includes lost production, replacement of injured worker, costs of training a
replacement, etc. Rarely considers effects of a mishap on family members.
Minor incident and near miss investigations are best conducted by the:
A. Supervisor
B. Manager
,C. Chief Executive Officer
D. Safety Engineer - Answer-A. Supervisor
They are closest to the action, most familiar with the environment, resultant interactions, and stresses
that occur. The supervisor is not the right person to do in depth investigations that will produce long
lasting corrective actions since they are personally involved.
The investigation of serious or fatal mishaps should be led by:
A. A senior management official
B. The site safety practitioner
C. The supervisor
D. The insurance investigator - Answer-A. A senior management official
Investigates fatal accidents, accidents with large losses or potential for large loss, and mishaps that
result or could result in adverse public reactions.
Safety engineer should act as company resident expert in mishap investigation procedures and
techniques, offering advice and possibly training to other members of the investigation team
While interviewing witnesses to an accident or participants in the event, investigators often find
themselves talking to hostile and very defensive people. Which of the following methods would most
likely result in an honest and truthful statement from these interviewees?
A.Inform these people that all that they say will be written down and filed; thus telling the truth is
imperative
B. Tell them that the information will only be used for accident prevention purposes and no disciplinary
actions will result from the investigation
,C. Inform the person that it would be appreciated if they would tell the truth since it may help secure
investigator's current position within the company and should not affect them.
D. Tell them that they are supposed to be informed of their rights, but will not be, so they have nothing
to fear because anything they say cannot be used against them. - Answer-B. Tell them that the
information will only be used for accident prevention purposes and no disciplinary actions will result
from the investigation
Investigators must be sure they are telling the truth about the purpose of the investigation. Do not
provide false guarantees.
Throughout accident investigations, the interviewing of witnesses is often required to determine facts
relative to the event. Which of the following choices offers the BEST place to conduct interviews for
safety investigations?
A. In a secure board room equipped with sound recording devices
B. Privately in a conference room
C. At the employees' work area
D. In your office with the door shut - Answer-B. Privately in a conference room
The investigator needs to make sure the witness feels at ease during the interview which may mean
conducting the interview at a location where the witness feels comfortable. However, the selected
interview site must also provide privacy. Often the ideal place to interview witnesses is at the accident
scene itself. Should be interviewed individually to ensure unbiased reporting.
When should an accident investigation begin?
A. Within 48 hours of the time the accident scene is secured; that is, after emergency services have left
the site
B. Immediately after the incident, the sooner the better
, C. As soon as possible, realizing that protection of the injured and prevention of a second accident will
take precedence
D. As soon as all legal notifications have been made and the scene has been secured against destruction
of evidence - Answer-C. As soon as possible, realizing that protection of the injured and prevention of a
second accident will take precedence
The primary root cause(s) for accidents are:
A. Human factors
B. Environmental factors
C. Physical factors
D. Combinations of causal factors - Answer-D. Combinations of causal factors
Which of the following descriptions best fits that of a "competent person"?
A. The person required at confined space, hoisting and rigging, and excavation and trenching job sites.
B. The supervisor with the ability to identify existing and future hazards on the job site and who reports
directly to the person responsible for operation
C. Th person who has authority to shut down the operation anytime the risk analysis indicates that a
moderate or greater hazard is reasonably expected to cause injury to workers
D. The person who can identify existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working
conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to
take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. - Answer-D. The person who can identify existing
and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or
dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate
them.
Capable and authorized and knowledgeable
