2 - Policy & Procedure 5-07 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Question 1

According to Policy & Procedure 5-07 Accident Investigation the regulations, what qualifies as a critical injury as defined by R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 834?
A) Fracture of a finger
B) Loss of sight in an eye
C) Minor burns on the body
D) Sprained ankle

Answer 1

B) Loss of sight in an eye

Question 2

According to Policy & Procedure 5-07 Accident InvestigationWho assists the Worker Member in investigating critical injuries or deaths as defined by OHSA?
A) Deputy Chief
B) Management Member of the Committee
C) Joint Health and Safety Co-Chairs
D) Human Resources

Answer 2

B) Management Member of the Committee

Question 3

According to Policy & Procedure 5-07 Accident Investigation Which committee is responsible for investigating motor vehicle accidents involving department vehicles?
A) Joint Health and Safety Committee
B) Accident Review Committee
C) Workplace Injury/Illness Committee
D) Health and Safety Services Committee

Answer 3

B) Accident Review Committee

Question 4

According to Policy & Procedure 5-07 Accident Investigation Who is notified immediately in the event of a critical injury involving an employee?
A) Accident Review Committee
B) Health and Safety Services, Human Resources
C) Joint Health and Safety Co-Chairs
D) Workplace Injury/Illness Report

Answer 4

C) Joint Health and Safety Co-Chairs

Question 5

According to Policy & Procedure 5-07 Accident Investigation What is the primary purpose of investigating near-miss incidents?
A) Assigning blame
B) Identifying root causes
C) Punishing employees
D) Completing paperwork

Answer 5

B) Identifying root causes

Question 6

According to Policy & Procedure 5-07 Accident Investigation when would an email notification be sent to the Joint Health and Safety Co-Chairs by email?
A) Any workplace injury
B) Any lost time accident
C) On-duty employee transported to the hospital
D) Near-miss incidents

Answer 6

C) On-duty employee transported to the hospital

Question 7

According to Policy & Procedure 5-07 Accident Investigation Who is responsible for completing investigations into workplace injuries according to the provided guidelines?
A) Firefighters
B) Joint Health and Safety Co-Chairs
C) Deputy Chief, Platoon Chief, or Division Chief
D) Accident Review Committee

Answer 7

C) Deputy Chief, Platoon Chief, or Division Chief

Question 8

According to Policy & Procedure 5-07 Accident Investigation In the context of critical injuries, what does the term “lost time accidents” refer to?
A) Injuries resulting in unconsciousness
B) Injuries causing substantial blood loss
C) Injuries leading to fractures
D) Injuries requiring time off work

Answer 8

D) Injuries requiring time off work

Question 9

According to Policy & Procedure 5-07 Accident Investigation What should the Accident Investigation Committee focus on when investigating accidents?
A) Assigning blame
B) Identifying root causes
C) Documenting incidents for legal purposes
D) Punishing individuals involved

Answer 9

B) Identifying root causes

Question 10

According to Policy & Procedure 5-07 Accident Investigation Which individuals are designated to oversee the requirements prescribed in Section 9 (31) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act?
A) Certified firefighters
B) Joint Health and Safety Co-Chairs
C) Management Members of the Committee
D) Deputy Chiefs

Answer 10

C) Management Members of the Committee

Question 11

According to Policy & Procedure 5-07 Accident Investigation What is used to investigate all workplace injuries in the fire department?
A) Part A of the Workplace Injury/Illness Report
B) Part B of the Workplace Injury/Illness Report
C) Accident Review Committee
D) Joint Health and Safety Committee

Answer 11

B) Part B of the Workplace Injury/Illness Report

Question 12

According to Policy & Procedure 5-07 Accident Investigation, Who will be notified by if a worker is transported by ambulance?
A) Joint Health and Safety Co-Chairs
B) Accident Review Committee
C) Health and Safety Services, Human Resources
D) Accident Investigation Committee
E) A and C

Answer 12

A) Joint Health and Safety Co-Chairs
C) Health and Safety Services, Human Resource

Question 13

According to Policy & Procedure 5-07 Accident Investigation When should the investigation of a workplace injury not delay submission of Part A of the Workplace Injury/Illness Report?
A) Always delay Part A until the investigation is complete
B) Only if the injury is critical
C) Part A should never be delayed
D) If requested by the Joint Health and Safety Committee

Answer 13

C) Part A should never be delayed

Question 14

According to Policy & Procedure 5-07 Accident Investigation What type of injuries may lead to an investigation by the Joint Health and Safety Committee according to the provided information?
A) Minor cuts and bruises
B) Any injury involving a firefighter
C) Lost time accidents only
D) Any critical injury as defined by RRO

Answer 14

) Any critical injury as defined by RRO

Question 15

The Joint Health and Safety Co-Chairs will also be notified by email when:
A. Any on-duty employee of BFES is transported to hospital for treatment.
B. Any member of the public who is injured or potential for injury may have occurred while in a fire station or at or near a BFES vehicle.
C. Health and Safety Services, Human Resources will be notified by the management co-chair (or designate) if a worker is transported by ambulance.
Accident Investigation (Accident Review Committee)
D. All the above

Answer 15

D. All the above