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CD0306. Incident investigation, Cause and effect

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What are the THREE common reasons for lack of control? Select the THREE correct answers.

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  • An inadequate system.✓ Correct answer
  • Inadequate standards.✓ Correct answer
  • Inadequate compliance with standards.✓ Correct answer
  • Too many standing orders.
What is the purpose of investigating incidents and using the knowledge gained from the investigation? Select the ONE best answer.

One correct answer

  • A reduction, or even elimination of such incidents in the future.✓ Correct answer
  • An increased likelihood of such incidents in the future.
  • A reduction in personal injuries, but an increase in incidents involving material damage.
  • A more efficient system will be developed for the purposes of allocating blame.
Which TWO of the following are examples of latent, or hidden, factors that may be found to contribute to an accident? Select the TWO correct answers.

Multiple correct answers

  • Design.✓ Correct answer
  • Faulty maintenance.✓ Correct answer
  • New procedures.
  • Substandard practices.
During an incident timeline, there are usually three periods of opportunity to apply or increase control. Which THREE of the following are they?

Multiple correct answers

  • Pre-contact.✓ Correct answer
  • Contact.✓ Correct answer
  • Post-contact.✓ Correct answer
  • Post recovery.
In an incident investigation, complacency, incompetence, negligence, recklessness and lack of communication are all examples of what? Select the ONE correct answer.

One correct answer

  • Fallibility.✓ Correct answer
  • Pre-existing management failure.
  • Bad luck.
  • Non-compliance.

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