Florida Contractor Practice Exam

Which of the following would likely NOT be considered a serious injury?

1. Lost time injury

2. Reportable injury

3. First aid treatment only

4. Fatality

The correct answer is: First aid treatment only

The choice indicating 'first aid treatment only' is likely not considered a serious injury because serious injuries typically involve more significant medical attention or a substantial impact on an individual’s ability to work or function normally. In many contexts, a serious injury refers to those requiring extended medical treatment, surgery, or resulting in permanent impairment, which goes beyond what is addressed by basic first aid measures. Lost time injuries, reportable injuries, and fatalities all suggest a level of injury that leads to a greater concern and impact on the individual and potentially the workplace. Lost time injuries indicate that an employee has needed to take time off work due to the injury, whereas reportable injuries usually involve cases that meet specific criteria set by regulatory agencies for documentation. Fatalities, obviously, represent the most severe outcome. Therefore, first aid treatment alone does not typically indicate a situation of high severity, differentiating it from the other options listed.