Chapter 15- Tree Worker Safety

Question 1

As used in many standards and regulations, the term _____ denotes a mandatory requirement and the term _____ denotes an advisory recommendation.

Answer 1

Shall, should

Question 2

Name 5 pieces of Ppe that are generally required for all tree workers.

Answer 2

Eye protection
Hearing 
Leg
Work boots 
Appropriate clothing

Question 3

All communications wires and cables shall be considered to be energized with potentially fatal voltages and shall never be touched directly or indirectly.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

ANSI Z133

Answer 4

Industry developed, national consensus safety standards of practice for tree care

Question 5

Head protection need only be worn while there are climbers in the trees

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Eye protection is not required for tree work

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Workers must not wear gauntlet type gloves while chipping brush

Answer 7

True

Question 8

If a climber warns, “stand clear” he or she must not proceed until hearing the acknowledgment, ______ ______

Answer 8

All clear

Question 9

Each job should begin with a ____ ______, which coordinates the activities of every worker.

Answer 9

Job briefing

Question 10

The voice ______ and _______ system ensures that warning signals are heard, acknowledged and acted on

Answer 10

Command, response

Question 11

All workers should receive some education and training in _________ ________ procedures including CPR, first aid and aerial rescue.

Answer 11

Emergency response

Question 12

Rubber foot wear and gloves provide absolute protection from electrical hazards.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Always engage the ________ ________ before starting a chain saw.

Answer 13

Chain brake

Question 14

The chain brake must be engaged if the operator takes one hand off the running saw or takes more than 2 steps.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Kickback can occur when the upper tip of the chain saw guide bar contacts an object

Answer 15

True

Question 16

A well trained climber, in good condition, should be able to dodge the kickback of a chain saw.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Name 3 types of notches used in tree felling

Answer 17

Open face
Traditional
Humboldt

Question 18

Generally the depth of the felling notch should not exceed ____ -____ of the diameter of the tree.

Answer 18

1/3

Question 19

The ____ is critical in controlling the direction of fall.

Answer 19

Hinge

Question 20

Barber chair

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Workers should feed brush into chippers from the _____ and not allow any part of the body to cross the plane of the in-feed chute.

Answer 21

Side

Question 22

Shock

Answer 22

A condition that often follows accidents in which the victim may experience a weak and rapid pulse, shallow breathing and cool clammy skin

Question 23

If a victim is not breathing, it is necessary to perform ________

Answer 23

Artificial respiration

Question 24

Heat stroke

Answer 24

High body temp
Rapid and shallow breathing
Skin is hot, red and dry
Rapid pulse 
Dizziness, confusion or unconsciousness