Chapter 2 Flashcards
Shall
is a mandatory requirement for tree work
approved
meets applicable safety standards
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Direct Contact
body touches an energized conductor
Should
Advised recommendation
Indirect contact
touching an object in contact with an energized conductor
ANSI Z133.1
Safety Standards for tree work
Chaps
Leg protection for chainsaw use
T/F OSHA (OSHA In Canada) regulates industrial safety and health issues
True
T/F ANSI Z133.1 Is the safety standard for tree trimming
True
T/F The ansi standards were devloped by the U.S Department of Labor?
False
T/F head protection need only be worn while other climbers are in the tree
False
T/F eye protection is a good idea but not required for tree work?
False
T/F hearing protection may be worn in the form of earplugs or earmuff type devices?
True
T/F workers must not wear gauntlet type gloves while chipping brush
True
T/F employers shall instruct there employee in the proper use of all equipment?
True
T/F carrying a firstaid kit on every truck is a reccomended but optional?
False
T/F eequipment should not be started or operated within 10’ of the refueling site?
True
T/F All power and comunications wires shall be considered energized with potentially fatal voltages
True
T/F ANy tree workers who work in proximity to electrical conductors must recieve approved training
True
T/F Any electrical conductor is defined as any overhead or underground electrical device, including wires, cables, power lines, and other such facilities
True
T/F rubber footware and gloves provide absolute protection from electrical hazards
False
T/F drop starting is a reccomended for starting a chainsaw
False
T/F on the ground both hands are required for chainsaw operation, but one heand can be used in the tree?
False
T/F chainsaw engines must be stopped for refueling?
True
T/F kickback can occur when the upper tip of the bar contacts a solid object?
True
T/F any well trained climber, in good condition, should be able to dedge the kickback of a chainsaw?
False
T/F safety is the responsibility of all employees, from the ground worker to the owner
True