4. Construction Safety

Incident Investigation — Quiz

Test your understanding of incident investigation with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

A construction company is investigating an incident where a worker was injured due to a fall from a scaffold. The investigation reveals that the scaffold was erected incorrectly, and the worker had not received recent training on fall protection. Which of the following best describes the most effective approach to prevent recurrence, considering both immediate and systemic factors?

Question 2

In a construction incident investigation, the team identifies that a critical piece of heavy machinery failed due to a component fatigue fracture, which was exacerbated by operating the machine beyond its recommended load capacity. The operator was under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Which of the following represents a 'latent organizational failure' in this scenario?

Question 3

Following a serious incident on a construction site, the investigation team utilizes a 'Change Analysis' technique. What is the primary objective of this technique in identifying root causes?

Question 4

A construction company is developing a new incident reporting system. To encourage comprehensive reporting, especially for 'near misses,' which of the following features is most crucial to include?

Question 5

When applying the 'Hierarchy of Controls' to implement corrective actions after a construction incident, which level of control is generally considered the least effective and should be a last resort?