Lesson 13

Question 1

To help prevent climber cutouts, gaffs must be sharp, properly sized, and properly shaped.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Climbers should be inspected for ? .

Select one:

a. gaff width and thickness
b. stirrup width, stirrup thickness, and gaff length
c. tip profile and cutting edge angle
d. all of the above

Answer 2

d. all of the above

Question 3

An improperly sharpened gaff is safer than a gaff that has not been sharpened at all.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Knots and knotholes are not hazards that contribute to cutout accidents because the gaffs are shaped to deal with them.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 4

False

Question 5

The tip of the gaff should have a spike point.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 5

False

Question 6

When should a plane test be performed?

Select one:

a. Once a month after receiving climbers
b. When climbers have been received
c. When gaffs have been maintained
d. Any of the above

Answer 6

d. Any of the above

Question 7

The gaff is properly shaped and sharpened when it begins holding a distance of ? .

Select one:

a. 1”
b. 2”
c. 3”
d. 4”

Answer 7

a. 1”

Question 8

If the gaff slides along the wood without digging, then the gaff is either improperly sharpened or the gaff angle is too small.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 8

True

Question 9

One good climbing practice that will help avoid accidents is to practice taking extra-large steps when ascending, climbing, or descending.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 9

False

Question 10

During a pole cut out test, the proper procedure is to ? .

Select one:

a. place the climber on the leg and lightly jab into the pole
b. place the climber on the leg, hold sleeve with hand before lightly jabbing
c. hold sleeve with hand and lightly jab into the pole
d. hold stirrup of climber with hand and lightly jab into the pole

Answer 10

b. place the climber on the leg, hold sleeve with hand before lightly jabbing

Question 11

When performing the cut out test, at what distance should the gaff be pushed into the pole?

Select one:

a. 1/4”
b. 1/2”
c. 1”
d. 1 1/2”

Answer 11

a. 1/4”

Question 12

The point of the gaff should cut the pole surface at a maximum of two inches.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 12

True

Question 13

When climbing a pole, carrying the hand line on a breakaway hook will help eliminate the hazard of being pulled off the pole by something snagging the hand line.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 13

True

Question 14

The climber straps and pads should be inspected for ? .

Select one:

a. excessive wear
b. loose or broken stitching
c. loose or missing rivets
d. all of the above

Answer 14

d. all of the above

Question 15

A pole that is over ? old should be supported with a line truck boom or other device in case it is unstable.

Select one:

a. 10 years
b. 20 years
c. 30 years
d. 40 years

Answer 15

b. 20 years

Question 16

Climber shank and sleeves should be inspected for ? .

Select one:

a. a secure climber with a minimum of one screw
b. corrosion of hardware
c. cracks, cuts, and/or marks
d. loose or missing rivets

Answer 16

c. cracks, cuts, and/or marks

Question 17

If accidents are to be reduced on the job, the climber must develop a safety-conscious attitude.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 17

True

Question 18

The one with the responsibility for inspecting, maintaining, and rejecting climbing equipment is the ? .

Select one:

a. lead Journeyman Electrical Worker
b. person using climbing equipment
c. safety director
d. working foreman

Answer 18

b. person using climbing equipment

Question 19

The person responsible for sharpening and properly shaping the climbing gaffs is the manufacturer.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 19

False