Lesson 14 Flashcards
When descending a pole, longer steps are better than shorter steps.
Select one:
True
False
True
The cleat must be present in the WPFR device to work properly.
Select one:
True
False
True
While inspecting a WPFR device, ? should be inspected.
Select one:
a. hardware
b. inner and outer straps
c. rivets
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
As a good safety habit, climbing equipment should be inspected regularly.
Select one:
True
False
True
If the red warning core of the WPFR straps is showing, then what should be done?
Select one:
a. Continue using the straps until the red and black strands are exposed.
b. Patch over the warning core and continue using the straps.
c. Return the unit to the manufacture and get a replacement.
d. Take the strap out of service.
d. Take the strap out of service.
If a hazard cannot be removed from a pole that is about to be climbed, one should ? .
Select one:
a. allow the most experienced Qualified Electrical Worker to go first
b. cover or shield the hazard
c. do the work with hot sticks
d. use a bucket truck
b. cover or shield the hazard
What should be done if the WPFR fails inspection?
Select one:
a. Destroy or discard it
b. Remove it from service
c. Replace it
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Most areas have laws that prohibit attachments on a pole such as clotheslines and signs that are not part of their structure design.
Select one:
True
False
True
When attaching a WPFR device to the body belt, the carabiner/snaphook gates should always face ? .
Select one:
a. down
b. inwards
c. out
d. up
c. out
Climbing gaffs are available in two types, solid and ? .
Select one:
a. aluminum
b. hollow core
c. replaceable
d. steel
c. replaceable
If the pole was a clock, where should the hardware of the WPFR device be placed?
Select one:
a. 3:00 and 9:00
b. 4:00 and 8:00
c. 7:00 and 5:00
d. 12:00 and 6:00
a. 3:00 and 9:00
A long sleeve shirt and work gloves should be worn whenever climbing a wood pole.
Select one:
True
False
True
How should the inner strap of a WPFR device be positioned?
Select one:
a. Continually snug around the pole
b. Loosely snug around the pole
c. Slightly snug around the pole
d. All of the above
a. Continually snug around the pole
Climbers are adjustable in lengths from ? .
Select one:
a. 11” to 16”
b. 12” to 18”
c. 14” to 20”
d. 14” to 23”
c. 14” to 20”
The inner strap accommodates for ? .
Select one:
a. pole size
b. pole size and body girth
c. proximity to pole
d. both pole size and proximity to pole
c. proximity to pole
The rotted surface on a pole is not a hazard because the gaffs are designed to penetrate beyond the rot.
Select one:
True
False
False
A hitchhiking method should be used to climb with a WPFR device.
Select one:
True
False
True
To climb over an obstruction, a secondary or positioning lanyard must be used.
Select one:
True
False
True
Qualified Electrical Workers are permitted to work out of the secondary lanyard if the ? .
Select one:
a. Electrical Worker is an experienced climber
b. free fall is limited to 2’
c. pole is free from hazardous conditions
d. secondary lanyard is acceptable to use under any condition
b. free fall is limited to 2’
While climbing and working on a pole, it is important to keep knees about ? away from the pole.
Select one:
a. 8”
b. 12”
c. 13”
d. 14”
a. 8”
An effective stroke distance when climbing up a pole is ? .
Select one:
a. 4” to 7”
b. 6” to 8”
c. 8” to 10”
d. 10” to 14”
c. 8” to 10”
Climbers are not to be worn when working on the ground or riding in a vehicle.
Select one:
True
False
True
If the pole is in good shape, two people can climb or descend a pole at the same time.
Select one:
True
False
False
When a pole is raked, it should be climbed on the ? side.
Select one:
a. anchor
b. conductor
c. high
d. low
c. high
