accident investigation unit I assessment 6 questions and one DQ question

Question 1

In addition to identifying accident causal factors, what other benefits does an effective accident investigation process provide to a safety and health program? 

Your response must be at least 75 words in length.

Question 2

Why is it important to include near misses in the accident investigation process? 

Your response must be at least 75 words in length.

Question 3

Describe two characteristics of an effective accident investigation process that you feel are particularly important. Briefly explain your choices. 

Your response must be at least 75 words in length.

Question 4

How do accident investigations help an organization avoid spending money in the future? 

Your response must be at least 75 words in length.

Question 5

Explain the four levels of accidents, providing an example of each. How are the categories different from each other? 

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Question 6

What steps must an organization take before an accident occurs to ensure it is prepared to conduct an effective accident investigation? 

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Discussion Question 

The course textbook discusses differences between the terms “accident” and “incident.” Do you think the difference is important, or are the two terms just different words describing the same thing? What term does your current or previous organization use?

Your response must be at least 80 words in length.