SparHealth.Carletonville.SHEFES Manager©

SOP COMPETENCY TEST: SAF-SOP-8
Required to Pass: 80%

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1. What is the purpose of preserving the incident scene? A) To allow proper investigation and evidence collection B) To avoid reporting C) To delay work D) To assign blame

2. What type of incidents are legally reportable to authorities? A) All incidents B) Minor injuries only C) Death, serious injury, and dangerous occurrences D) Near misses only

3. What is the FIRST action in the event of an incident? A) Complete paperwork B) Investigate immediately C) Ensure safety and provide assistance D) Inform HR

4. What is the PRIMARY purpose of incident reporting? A) Assign blame to employees B) rack employee performance C) Complete paperwork for audits D) Identify root causes and prevent recurrence

5. Who is responsible for reporting incidents to authorities when required? A) Contractors B) Supervisors C) Maintenance Manager / Safety Officer D) Employees

6. Who should be involved in incident investigations? A) Management only B) Safety officer C) H&S Representatives and relevant personnel D) Employees only

7. What method can be used for root cause analysis? A) Risk matrix B) Budget review C) 5 Why Analysis D) Attendance tracking

8. Which regulation specifically covers incident reporting requirements? A) General Safety Regulations B) Construction Regulations C) General Administrative Regulations (GAR 8 & 9) D) Environmental Regulations

9. What BEST defines a “near miss”? A) An incident with no damage or injury but potential for harm B) A minor injury C) A fatal accident D) Equipment failure only

10. What is the PRIMARY focus of an incident investigation? A) Finding someone to blame B) Meeting deadlines C) Identifying root causes D) Completing reports quickly

11. Why is communication of findings important? A) To complete documentation B) To assign blame C) To share lessons learned and prevent recurrence D) To inform payroll

12. What must corrective actions include? A) General suggestions B) No deadlines C) Specific, assigned, and time-bound actions D) Verbal agreements only

13. Which of the following incidents MUST be reported internally? A) Only injuries B) Only fatalities C) Only major accidents D) Injuries, near misses, property damage, and environmental incidents

14. Which of the following is NOT part of an investigation? A) Witness statements B) Salary review C) Photographic evidence D) Equipment inspection

15. What is the consequence of failing to report an incident? A) No consequence B) Minor warning only C) Serious violation with possible disciplinary action D) Reduced productivity

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