STS-C Exam questions well answered
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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 - ANS ✔✔C. Direct and Indirect
Direct Costs - ANS ✔✔Immediately associated with the accident such as transportation of
injured, medical services, days lost from work, etc.
Indirect Costs - ANS ✔✔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 - ANS ✔✔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 - ANS ✔✔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. - ANS ✔✔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 - ANS ✔✔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 - ANS ✔✔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 - ANS ✔✔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. - ANS ✔✔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 primary purpose of a job safety analysis (JSA) is to:
A. Replace job instructions or workplace procedures
B. Document employees' accountability for their behavior
C. Review job methods, evaluate hazards, and identify controls
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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 - ANS ✔✔C. Direct and Indirect
Direct Costs - ANS ✔✔Immediately associated with the accident such as transportation of
injured, medical services, days lost from work, etc.
Indirect Costs - ANS ✔✔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 - ANS ✔✔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 - ANS ✔✔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. - ANS ✔✔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 - ANS ✔✔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 - ANS ✔✔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 - ANS ✔✔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. - ANS ✔✔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 primary purpose of a job safety analysis (JSA) is to:
A. Replace job instructions or workplace procedures
B. Document employees' accountability for their behavior
C. Review job methods, evaluate hazards, and identify controls
