Fundamentals-of-Crew-Leadership Module 46101 Fundamentals of Crew Leadership Questions and Answers

Insured costs of occupational injuries and deaths are those covered by insurance policies, such as workers' compensation. These typically include pensions for dependents (C) in cases of fatality, as well as medical bills and lost wages. First-aid expenses (A) might be covered but are often a direct cost. Costs of investigations (B) and the cost to train replacement workers (D) are generally considered uninsured or indirect costs. (Fundamentals of Crew Leadership, Fourth Edition,NCCER, Section 3.1.1 Understanding the Costs of Accidents)

Effective delegation involves clearly communicating the task and ensuring the crew member understands not only what to do but also their level of responsibility (A) for completing the task. While understanding risks (B) and following safety regulations (C) are important, and accountability is necessary, the immediate need in delegation is to define the scope of their responsibility. Focusing on blame (D) is counterproductive to effective teamwork. (Fundamentals of Crew Leadership, Fourth Edition, NCCER, Section 5.3.2 Principles of Effective Delegation)

Accountability is defined as holding an employee responsible for completing a particular duty (D) or task to a certain standard. It involves the expectation that individuals will answer for their actions and the outcomes of their assigned responsibilities. Having the power to promote (A) is related to authority. Giving a task (B) is delegation. The power to act or make decisions (C) is authority or empowerment. (Fundamentals of Crew Leadership, Fourth Edition, NCCER, Section 1.4.3 Understanding Responsibility and Accountability)

When safety violations are deemed willful, meaning the employer or a supervisory employee intentionally disregarded or was plainly indifferent to safety regulations, the consequences can be severe. Superintendents and crew leaders, as supervisory personnel with responsibility for job site safety, can be held financially and criminally liable (D) for such violations, in addition to potential penalties for the company itself. Negligent workers (A) may face disciplinary actions but are not typically fined by regulatory bodies. Upper management (B) can also be held liable, and employers are indeed liable for employee injuries or deaths resulting from safety violations (C). (OSHA Act of 1970; Fundamentals of Crew Leadership, Fourth Edition, NCCER, Section 3.3.2 Consequences of Violations)