If control is assessed as inadequate, which of the following factors may be representative of inadequate performance standards? (Select all applicable answers)

>The standards are not specific enough

>The standards are unclear

>The standards are assessed as not high or demanding enough

Which of the following should be declared in performance standards? (Select all applicable answers)

>What action is expected

>When an action is expected

>Who an action is expected from

Which of the following best explains the purpose of an investigation into an accident, incident or near miss on board ship?

>The establishment of facts and the determination of corrective action, aimed at the prevention of a recurrence of the incident. It is not the allocation of blame

There has been an outbreak of food poisoning on board your vessel. The suspicion is that the source can be traced to a portable hose, previously used to transfer sewage while a pump was under repair in the engine room. There are two inspectors attending the vessel. They ask permission to take samples from the domestic fresh water tanks. What should be the action of the Master and Chief Engineer? (Select the most correct answer)

>The Master should check with the company before releasing any samples. He should clearly establish what he is to release and who he is authorized to release it to

There has been an incident on board the vessel, resulting in two injured crewmembers and damage to a cargo loading arm. A reporter from a union newspaper approaches the seaman on duty at the gangway and asks him to explain what happened. He offers the man €100 if he will “assist with confirming some details”. How should the seaman be trained to react to such an approach?

>He should not enter into any discussion relating to the incident. He should refuse admission to the reporter

Which of the following is the best definition of “evidence”, as described in this program?

>Something that demonstrates proof

Which of the following is the definition of “circumstantial evidence”, as understood by this module?

>Something that may reasonably be inferred as a fact relevant to an incident

Which of the following is an example of direct, or real, evidence?

If an officer is instructed to investigate an incident which involved a broken wire on a mooring winch and he is supporting his inquiry with photographs, how should he try to photograph the wire?

>In place, still on the winch drum

Which of the following may be an indication that entries in a log-book have been added, or amended, at a later stage? (Select all applicable answers)

>A missing page as indicated by a break in the numerical sequence

>The application of “liquid paper” (Tipex)

>An entry between others in a different handwriting style

>An entry between others using a different pen

>An entry made by someone who was not on watch at the time

You are investigating an accident on the deck of a chemical tanker. You want to take some photographs in support of your investigation. Which of the following must be confirmed before this? (Select all applicable answers)

>All necessary atmosphere tests have been done, incompliance with the applicable safety procedures and that the appropriate risk assessment form and permits have been completed

>The Master has given permission for photographs to be taken

>Where fitted, the date / time facility must be correctly set and activated

Which of the following will commonly be amongst an investigator’s aims when planning a series of interviews as part of the inquiry procedure? (Select all applicable answers)

>To establish and confirm the sequence of events

>To understand how the witness was involved in the incident

>To identify the principal elements and contributing factors in the incident

>To determine areas of the operation that require attention in order to prevent a recurrence of the accident or incident

The Chief Officer has been appointed to investigate an incident in the engine room workshop. He is planning to interview a number of crewmembers. Which of the following should he do, prior to commencing the interviews? (Select all applicable answers)

>Analyse the evidence already secured

>Identify evidence still to be secured

>Run through the sequence of events and review the principal elements and contributing factors known to that point in the investigation

>Draw up a list of those to be interviewed

>Consider the approach to be taken with each witness

The Superintendent is going on board to conduct an investigation into an accident in which a crewmember was seriously injured during the securing of the hatch cover on number 3 hold. Which of the following should he particularly try to interview? (Select all applicable answers)

>The person in charge of closing the hatches at the time of the accident

>Any eye witnesses

>Any person who can contribute to the understanding of the events leading up to, and the prevailing conditions at the time of, the accident

>Any person who can provide additional evidence, relevant to the investigation

The ship’s Safety Officer is conducting an on-board investigation into a minor incident involving a lifeboat access platform. A Seaman who was working nearby at the time is being interviewed and is having difficulty in remembering some of the details. How might the Safety Officer assist him to remember? (Select all applicable answers)

>He might talk through the incident with the Seaman

>He might work through a list of potentially relevant items, asking the Seaman to include or reject them

Which of the following is the definition of an “impartial” witness, within the context of this program?

>One who has no personal interest and nothing to gain, or lose

Which of the following is the definition of a “negative” witness, within the context of this program?

>One who “saw nothing, heard nothing, knew no-one involved and remembers nothing anyway”.

Which of the following are common interview techniques, as explained in this program? (Select all applicable answers)

>Question and answer

>Free recall

>Conversational approach

Which of the following terms is that generally applied to the “signs” displayed in a person’s gestures, the way that they sit or stand and the way they look at you?

>Body language

As a quality measure following an interview, an investigator should perform which of the following checks? (Select all applicable answers)

>Review his notes

>Determine whether anything significant has been missed

>Analyse whether the conduct and outcome of the interview were satisfactory

>Assess whether the character of the witness has any bearing on the evidence he has given

Which of the following are standard parts of an Incident Investigation report? (Select all applicable areas)

>A summary outline of the incident and known results

>The identity and general particulars of the vessel

>Basic details on the personnel involved in the incident and those who have additionally contributed to the investigation

>A more detailed narrative explaining the circumstances of the incident

>Analysis and comment on the elements of the incident

>Recommendations aimed at prevention of a repetition of the incident

Which of the following best describes the form that the narrative section of an Incident Investigation Report should follow?

>A simple, orderly description of the events leading up to the accident, incident or near miss, the circumstances of the accident, incident or near miss itself, the consequences and the post-incident actions, written in a neutral way, without opinion or judgment

The following 2 incidents involve Seamen A and B -- carrying a box of stores on ladders Seaman A – Young, fit, full protective clothing, slips from lower part of ladder, slight sprain on left ankle. Seaman B – Older, unfit, no protective clothing, falls from upper part of ladder, breaks ankle, wrist and has a concussion on the head. What is the essential difference here, in terms of control?

>The severity of the outcome was affected by the height from which the man fell, the protective clothing he was wearing and his ability to react to the fall