Assignment: Accident investigation
1. How do accident investigations help an organization avoid spending money in the future?
2. Why is it important to include near misses in the accident investigation process?
3. Describe two characteristics of an effective accident investigation process that you feel are particularly important. Briefly explain your choices.
4. In addition to identifying accident causal factors, what other benefits does an effective accident investigation process provide to a safety and health program?
5. What steps must an organization take before an accident occurs to ensure it is prepared to conduct an effective accident investigation?
6. Explain the four levels of accidents, providing an example of each. How are the categories different from each other?a