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NEBOSH IOG Exam : Element 1

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NEBOSH IOG Exam : Element 1 Explain why accident investigations are carried out - ANS - Accident investigations are carried out to. To identify the immediate root causes of the incident - incidents are usually caused by unsafe acts and unsafe conditions in the workplace, but these often arise from underlying root causes. To identify corrective actions that will prevent a recurrence - The main reason for investigating. List the four steps in the investigation process - ANS - The four steps in the investigation process are. Step 1: Gather factual information about the event. Step 2: Analyse that information and draw conclusions about the immediate and root causes. Step 3: Identify suitable corrective measures. Step 4: Plan the remedial actions. Identify the categories of staff who might be considered useful members of an internal accident investigation team. - ANS - A simple investigation might be carried out by the Line Manager of the area; a more detailed investigation often involves a team of investigators that might include: Site HES Team Leads and Safety Advisors Subject Matter Experts (i.e. a Scaffold Superintendent) Senior Managers A worker representative Offshore investigation teams may also include specialists from services such as drilling, well services, maintenance, operations and deck crews. List the types of documentation which might be consulted during an accident investigation. - ANS - Types of documentation used during an investigation include: Permit to Work and Risk Assessments Photographs and CCTV tapes Technical Drawings & documentation Hand drawn sketches of the scene identifying location of incident and surrounding conditions, victim(s) location, witness location, wind direction Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) documentation Facility Rules and Regulations handbook Witness & victim statements Weather or sea conditions report at time of incident Training records Maintenance records Operations records from database. Outline the two categories of immediate cause of accidents/incidents - ANS - Immediate causes are the unsafe act and unsafe conditions that gave rise to the event itself. There will be things that occurred at the time and place of the accident. For example, a worker slips on a patch of oil spilt on the floor - immediate causes the slip hazard (un

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