Lesson 11 Flashcards
Climbing equipment should be inspected ? .
Select one:
a. before and after each use
b. monthly or at first sign of damage
c. every six months
d. yearly
a. before and after each use
Whose responsibility is it to inspect the climbing equipment?
Select one:
a. Job Safety Director
b. Manufacturer
c. Supervisor
d. User
d. User
Modifying equipment to personal specifications is acceptable.
Select one:
True
False
False
When the contrasting color of the internal layer of a pole strap becomes visible, the strap should be ? .
Select one:
a. recycled
b. refurbished
c. replaced
d. resized
c. replaced
To get the best performance from climbers, the gaffs must be properly ? and ? .
Select one:
a. filed / sharpened
b. honed / sized
c. sized / shaped
d. None of the above
c. sized / shaped
A ? must be used to properly maintain and shape the gaff.
Select one:
a. clamp and blocks
b. gaff gauge
c. smooth single cut file
d. stoning hone
b. gaff gauge
Climbers should be inspected immediately if there is an unusual “feel” or ? while climbing.
Select one:
a. a cutout occurs
b. a foot strap breaks
c. a slowdown in speed occurs
d. the gaff does not penetrate pole rot
a. a cutout occurs
When should gaff guards be used on climbers?
Select one:
a. Anytime the climbers are not in use
b. Only when handling climbers in the field
c. Only when transporting climbers
d. When walking to the pole
a. Anytime the climbers are not in use
When properly sharpened, the gaff tip contour should function as a ? .
Select one:
a. chisel
b. fulcrum
c. needle point
d. spike
a. chisel
The purpose of gaff guards is to protect the user from injury and climber damage.
Select one:
True
False
True
Which file type is recommended for gaff filing?
Select one:
a. Half round file
b. Honing stone
c. Round single cut file
d. Smooth single cut file
d. Smooth single cut file
Minimal damage to the gaff should be repaired using a ? .
Select one:
a. half round file
b. honing stone
c. round single
d. smooth single cut file
b. honing stone
A radius tip is critical for gaff penetration.
Select one:
True
False
True
Why is it important to have a properly shaped gaff?
Select one:
a. To climb efficiently
b. To prevent cutouts
c. To prevent the risk of injury
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
What should be done with a gaff that measures less than 1 1/4 inch?
Select one:
a. Climb with gaff
b. Decrease leg angle to 20°
c. Discard and replace gaff
d. Reshape gaff
c. Discard and replace gaff
What should be taken into account when inspecting climber straps and pads?
Select one:
a. Excessive hardware
b. Loose or broken stitching
c. Loose or missing rivets
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
What can be done to ensure even filing?
Select one:
a. Color gaff tip with black marker
b. Eye gaff tip
c. Measure gaff tip after each file
d. Test gaff tip by jabbing into wood
a. Color gaff tip with black marker
When inspecting a body belt, the user should look for ? .
Select one:
a. cuts, excessive wear
b. loose stitching, worn outer strap
c. rust or corrosion
d. all the above
d. all the above
Body belt attachments’ points shall be no less than ? from the back of the D-ring circle.
Select one:
a. 1”
b. 3”
c. 5”
d. 6”
b. 3”
Body belts are sized by what measurement?
Select one:
a. Body size
b. D-size
c. Pant size
d. Waist size
b. D-size
How is D-size measured?
Select one:
a. Around the circumference of the hips
b. Around the circumference of the waist
c. Hip bone to hip bone
d. Pant Size
c. Hip bone to hip bone
Leather parts of any climbing equipment should be ? and ? regularly, to extend its life.
Select one:
a. cleaned / conditioned with the manufacturer’s recommended cleaner
b. cleaned / washed with high pressure
c. washed / lubricated with spray lubricant
d. washed / sun dried
a. cleaned / conditioned with the manufacturer’s recommended cleaner
If red warning core is exposed, then the positioning strap should be destroyed and replaced.
Select one:
True
False
True
