Notes From Study Group Flashcards
What are the five key qualities of an effective investigation?
- Objectivity
- Thorough
- Relevance
- Accuracy
- Timeliness
The principal cost of investigations?
Personnel costs
What is the single most important administrative control in investigations?
Indexing
What should you tell an interviewee In a background investigation?
The inquiry is in connection with the position of trust
How long should unfavorable information be retained in an applicant or background investigation?
Not less than three years
What is the rule of 10?
One in 10 applications will have major omissions
What are the governing rules in incident investigations?
Industry practices, statutory rules and regulations, and common-law
What are the two types of statements?
Narrative
Question and answer
What is essential in an employee misconduct investigation?
Discretion
What are three scenarios of conflict of interest?
- Position allows information so they engage in personal business
- Own financial interest in company who does business with their company
- Participate in opportunity through inside knowledge
What type of employee misconduct investigation is the most difficult prove?
Accident/injury fraud
What are the three explosion categories?
- Flash fire
- Explosions
- Detonations
What are the three types of explosions?
- Mechanical
- Chemical
- Nuclear
What are examples of low explosives
Blackpowder, smokeless powder, nitrocellulose
What are examples of high explosives
Nitroglycerin, dynamite, picric acid, mercury, lead