AC-Ch. 15 Worker Safety

Question 1

In the united states industry developed national consensus safety standards of practice for tree care

Answer 1

ANSI Z133.1

Question 2

In the context of guidelines, standards, and specifications that which is acceptable to federal, state, provincial or local enforcement authorities or is an accepted industry practice

Answer 2

Approved

Question 3

Cut made on a tree trunk or branch, opposite from and toward the notch, face cut or undercut to complete felling or branch removal

Answer 3

Back cut

Question 4

Dangerous condition created when a tree or branch splits upward vertically from the back cut, slab up.

Answer 4

Barber chair

Question 5

Trousers designed to protect legs while operating a chain saw

Answer 5

Chain saw pants

Question 6

Form of leg protection or PPE worn when operating a chain saw and/or when applying chemicals. Made of various materials, depending on use.

Answer 6

Chaps

Question 7

System of vocal communication used in tree care operations

Answer 7

Command and response system

Question 8

45 degree notch with a horizontal bottom cut. Used in removing trees or branches.

Answer 8

Conventional notch

Question 9

Any part of the body touching an energized conductor

Answer 9

Direct contact

Question 10

Predetermined area where cut branches or wood sections will be dropped or lowered from a tree.

Answer 10

Drop zone

Question 11

Any object, material or medium through which an electrical current can flow. Electric supply lines are designed as electrical conductors however guy wires, communication cables, tools, equipment, vehicles, humans, animals and other items can function as electrical conductors.

Answer 11

Electrical conductor

Question 12

Predetermined set of procedures by which emergency situations are assessed and handled.

Answer 12

Emergency response

Question 13

Metal or plastic wedge inserted into the back cut to help direct the path in which a tree or tree parts falls.

Answer 13

Felling wedge

Question 14

Emergency care or treatment of the injures or illnesses of a person to stabilize his or her condition before medical help is available.

Answer 14

First aid

Question 15

Strip of uncut wood fibers created between the face cut or notch and the back cut that helps control direction in tree felling or limb removal.

Answer 15

Hinge

Question 16

Felling notch that is horizontal on the top and angled on the bottom.

Answer 16

Humboldt notch

Question 17

Exposure to electrical current by touching any electrical conductor that is in contact with an energized conductor.

Answer 17

Indirect contact

Question 18

Brief meeting of a tree crew at the start of every job to communicate the work plan, responsibilities and requirements and any potential hazards

Answer 18

Job briefing

Question 19

Sudden, sometimes violent and uncontrolled backward or upward movement of a chain saw

Answer 19

Kickback

Question 20

Upper quadrant of the tip of a chain saw bar.

Answer 20

Kickback quadrant

Question 21

Predetermined area where cut branches or wood sections will be dropped or lowered from a tree.

Answer 21

Landing zone

Question 22

Type of PPE. Any clothing or device to protect the legs from various injuries.

Answer 22

Leg protection

Question 23

Closest distance that a tree worker, tool, equipment or tree part is permitted near overhead electrical conductors and equipment. Distance increases with increasing voltage and varies with training of personnel

Answer 23

Minimum approach distance

Question 24

In the United States the legislative Occupational Safety and Health Act dealing with health and safety in the workplace.

Answer 24

OSHA

Question 25

Wedge-shaped cut 70 degrees or greater used in felling trees or removing tree sections.

Answer 25

Open-face notch

Question 26

Force of equal magnitude exerted in the opposite direction of a force acting on a body.

Answer 26

Reactive force

Question 27

Predetermined escape route away from a tree that is to be felled. Should be a 45 degree angle back and away from the direction of the falling tree and clear of obstruction.

Answer 27

Retreat path

Question 28

Word that designates a mandatory requirement within the ANSI standards or contact documents.

Answer 28

Shall

Question 29

Word that designates an advisory recommendation in the ANSI standards or contract documents

Answer 29

Should

Question 30

Rope used to control the swing of a limb being removed or to control the direction or fall of a tree or limb being removed.

Answer 30

Tagline

Question 31

Predetermined, orderly means for job completion.

Answer 31

Work plan

Question 32

Method of bringing an injured worker down from a tree or aerial lift device

Answer 32

Aerial rescue