Accidents in the workpalce

Question 1

workplace accident means:

a. 
an
unplanned occurrence that results in
property damage,
unintended injury, illness, or death in the course of
employment

b
any
physical or functional abnormality or loss that results
from a workplace
event
or occupational disease
/illness

Answer 1

a

Question 2

an injury means

a
an
unplanned occurrence that results in
property damage,
unintended injury, illness, or death in the course of
employment

b
any
physical or functional abnormality or loss that results
from a workplace
event
or occupational disease
/illness

Answer 2

b

Question 3

what type of injury is a fracture to the kneecap considered

Answer 3

critical injury

Question 4

when are fractures considered a critical injury

Answer 4

leg, arm, wrist, knee, ankle, more than one finger or toe

Question 5

where are amputations considered a critical injury

Answer 5

leg arm hand foot or more than one finger or toe

Question 6

other than amputations or fractures what are other examples of a critical injury

Answer 6

substantial blood loss
unconsciousness
burns to major portion of body
loss of sight 
life placed in jeopardy

Question 7

what are examples of significant injuries

Answer 7

non critical amputations and fractures
internal organ injury
smoke inhalation
injury resulting in a hospital visit

Question 8

what is considered a near miss

Answer 8

an situation where a critical injury or death could have resulted

Question 9

all significant incidents need to be investigated by who

Answer 9

Joint health and safety committee

Question 10

what is the purpose of an investigation

Answer 10

to determine the underlying cause in order to prevent future occurance