Which statement is true about incidents and injuries?

• A. All incidents are preventable
• B. All accidents are not preventable
• C. Incidents can be non-injury events
• D. Incidents automatically require penalties

Answer: (C)

Incidents encompass more than injuries; they include any unplanned event that could cause harm, even if no one is actually hurt. That means an incident can be a non-injury event, such as a near-miss where harm was narrowly avoided or equipment damage without injuries. This makes the statement true: incidents can be non-injury events.

The other options rely on absolutes or misunderstand the process. Not every incident is guaranteed to be preventable, and not every accident is inherently not preventable—some can be avoided with proper controls. And penalties do not automatically follow an incident; investigations and corrective actions determine what, if anything, needs to be addressed.