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Accident investigation assessment five questions

Question 1

Why is a "ready" investigative kit so important and valuable to accident preparedness?

Question 2

There are several interviewing tips; which, in your opinion, is the most important?

Question 3

One step in the accident investigation process is preserving the scene of the accident. How do you preserve an accident scene?

Question 4

Consider the following accident scenario:

Three workers were assigned to replace a water valve located in an underground concrete vault. After removing the manhole cover, worker #1 climbed down the ladder into the vault. Worker #1 collapsed and became unconscious within seconds of reaching the bottom. Worker #2 went down the ladder to rescue worker #1 but was quickly overcome by the lack of oxygen. Both workers died at the bottom of the vault. Worker #3 stayed outside the vault and called for emergency response after worker #2 collapsed.

Develop a list of five questions you would ask a witness to the accident. Explain why you chose each question.

Question 5

Consider the following accident scenario:

Two workers were assigned to replace a water valve located in an underground concrete vault. After removing the manhole cover, worker #1 climbed down the ladder into the vault. Worker #1 collapsed and became unconscious within seconds of reaching the bottom. Worker #2 went down the ladder to rescue worker #1 but was quickly overcome by the lack of oxygen. Both workers died at the bottom of the vault. Worker #3 stayed outside the vault and called for emergency response after worker #2 collapsed.

Applying the "four P" evidence concept (physical, paper, people, and photographic), discuss the evidence related to the accident that you would want to collect. Explain the reasons for your choices.