Question

multiple choice

after a serious incident, what may help to prevent the occurrence of similar incidents?

distractions
training management to deal with post-contact trauma
setting up video cameras
implementing appropriate controls

Explanation:

Analyze the question context

The question asks what action helps prevent similar incidents from occurring after a serious workplace incident has taken place.

Evaluate the options

Using the Incident Documentation and Workplace Hazard Awareness knowledge points:

• Distractions: These increase the likelihood of incidents rather than preventing them.
• Training management to deal with post-contact trauma: While important for recovery and mental health support, this is a reactive measure for dealing with the aftermath rather than a preventative measure to stop the physical incident from happening again.
• Setting up video cameras: This helps with monitoring or investigation but does not directly eliminate or control the underlying hazard.
• Implementing appropriate controls: This directly addresses the root causes identified during the investigation of the incident (using engineering controls, administrative controls, or PPE) to prevent recurrence.

Select the best preventative measure

Implementing appropriate controls is the standard, most effective method in occupational health and safety to ensure a hazard is mitigated and similar incidents are prevented.

Answer:

• Distractions
• Training management to deal with post-contact trauma
• Setting up video cameras
• Implementing appropriate controls (Correct answer)