Environmental Engineering Reference
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. 6.. Parts.improperly.mounted.or.inadequately.supported,.such.as.lines,.tubing,.
ittings,. wiring. and. controls,. and. those. subjected. to. cyclical. operation,.
vibration,.or.reactive.movement.of.pressure.or.tension
. 7.. Parts.requiring.or.showing.evidence.of.need.for.lubrication.or.surface.condi-
tioning
. 8.. Controls.and.position.or.operation.indicators
. 9.. Parts.that.are.power.sources,.such.as.engines,.motors,.pumps,.transform-
ers,.and.relays
. 10.. Substitute.or.modiied.component.parts
. 11.. Foreign.objects.and.parts.that.seem.different.in.smell,.color,.shape,.size,.or.
location
. 12.. Fluid.spills.and.stains,.as.well.as.parts.that.show.signs.of.leakage
The.site.visit.will.set.the.tone.for.the.remainder.of.the.investigation..It.will.prob-
ably.generate.as.many.questions.as.are.answered.by.the.site.visit..However,.the.site.
visit.and.its.documentation.are.necessary.in.order.to.effectively.analyze.the.causes.of.
the.accident.as.well.as.being.an.aid.in.the.completion.of.your.inal.report..Once.all.the.
physical.evidence.has.been.gathered,.it.is.time.to.interview.any.witnesses.or.victims.
i ntErviEwing
Interviewer
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1.. Deinition.of.interview:.the.art.and.science.of.questioning.or.talking.with.
someone,.especially.to.get.information.or.to.gain.understanding.
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2.. Before.the.interview:
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a..
Be.prepared..Have.some.knowledge.of.the.situation.
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i.. Gather.information.about.people,.circumstances,.and.the.situation.
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ii.. Is.there.anything.similar.or.different.from.other.interview.circum-
stances?
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iii.. What. about. the. people. involved?. We. see. people. differently.. Avoid.
preconceptions.
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iv.. Know.the.location.of.where.the.interviewer.is.going..Get.directions.
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b..
Know.what.you.want.to.know.(plan):
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i.. Speciics:.who,.what,.when,.where,.how.
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ii.. Have.a.list.of.questions.to.ask.
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iii.. Ask.open-ended.questions.to.get.responses.other.than.yes.or.no.
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c..
Practice.interviewing:
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i.. Listen.and.learn.from.voice.and.questions.(use.a.tape.recorder).
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ii.. Talk.to.other.interviewers.or.help.as.needed.
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iii.. Be.brief,.clear,.and.to.the.point.
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d..
Personal:
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i.. Most.dificult.interview—when.people.are.forced.to.talk.to.interviewers.
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ii.. Key.(be.patient.with.yourself.and.have.conidence.in.yourself.as.the.
interviewer).
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