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Pole Climbing Basics Flashcards

1
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What are the basic tools needed as an Apprentice?

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  • Claw Hammer
  • Crescent Wrench
  • Flat Screwdriver
  • Channel Lock Pliers
  • Double Box Ratchet
  • Tool Pouch
  • Pocket Tool Holder
  • Folding Ruler
  • Side Cutting Pliers
  • Skinning Knife
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What is APM Rule 109?

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Clothing/PPE

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3
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What is APM Rule 130?

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General Fall Protection

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4
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What is APM Rule 135?

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Tools

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5
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What is APM Rule 141?

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Grounding

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What is APM Rule 202?

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Testing of Wood Poles

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What is APM Rule 209?

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Working in Elevated Positions

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What is APM Rule 212?

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Personal Fall Protection Systems for Work on Elevated Structures and Poles

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9
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What is APM Rule 230?

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Climbers

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What are you looking for when inspecting Super Squeeze (or Pole Choker)?

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  • Hardware, buckles, and other connecting devices must be clean and in good working order.
  • Snap hooks and carabiner gates must open and close freely
  • Bolts and locking nuts must be in place and securely tightened
  • Rivets must not be loose or missing
  • Cams and rollers must rotate freely, and must lock onto the strap when tension is applied. Check for excessive wear and for any damage to the housing.
  • Check gripping teeth for missing teeth, excessive, corrosion, or build-up of residue
  • Straps must be free from excessive wear, cuts, tears and other defects. The wear guard (if present) must be in good condition
  • Test the FRE for slippage - connect it to a pole and gradually apply your weight to verify that the device grips the pole
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11
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What are you looking for when inspecting your body belt & transitional safety?

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  • Excessive wear or damage
  • Exposed Lining
  • Elongated belt holes
  • ASTM tag missing or not legible
  • Loose Rivets
  • Torn Loops
  • Buckle or other fasteners: Bent won’t close or lock
  • D-rings: Cracks, bending, or other damage
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12
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What are you looking for when inspecting climbers?

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  • Per APM 230, gaffs must be at least 1-1/4” long to use.
  • Check the leg irons and gaffs for visible signs of damage (such as cracks, warping, or deep scratches)
  • Check the straps and pads for visible signs of damage (such as cuts, tears, fraying, enlarged buckle holes, loose rivets, bent or broken buckles)
  • Ensure that gaffs are mounted firmly on the leg irons, with no movement
  • Ensure that gaff guards are in good condition
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13
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What deviations are you looking for when inspecting gaffs?

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a. ) The ridge must be straight
b. ) The bottom must be flat
c. ) The edges must be sharp
d. ) The sides must be rounded
e. ) The last 1/4” at the tip must be uniformly curved to a point

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14
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What safety checks should be done as required before climbing?

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  • Deteriorated poles - Visual Inspection (APM Rule 209)
  • Sound Test
  • Butt Test
  • Pole Depth
  • Unsafe Conditions
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15
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What should you do if a deteriorated pole needs to be climbed?

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APM Rule 209 (d) states the pole should be supported prior

Ex: Support pole with grabbers on Heavy Truck.

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16
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What is the Sound Test?

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APM Rule 202(a)
A preliminary test that is tested from ground level to 6’ above using a hammer or other device to locate internal decay pockets

17
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What is the Butt Test?

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APM Rule 202(b)
Inspection borings (9/16-inch hole) shall be drilled 90 degrees apart. One, 12" below ground line and one at ground line. Drill downward at a 45 degree angle and extend past the center of the pole. If set in cement, 12" above ground line ad at ground line.
18
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How can pole depths change?

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Grading of roads and landscaping.

19
Q

How can you determine the pole’s depth?

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By locating the pole brand.

20
Q

How far is the pole brand’s distance from the end of the pole over 60’ pole treated before 2013? After 2013?

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13’; 14’

21
Q

How far is the pole brand’s distance from the end of a pole 25-60’ long?

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10’

22
Q

How deep do you set a pole? Unless?

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10% + 2’; Guyed or in rock

23
Q

What are some unsafe conditions a pole may acquire?

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  • Woodpecker Damage
  • Cracks
  • Burned Pole
  • Termites
  • Dry Rot
  • Nearby Trees
  • Improper Pole Depth
  • Leaning Pole
  • Car-Hit, Deteriorated or Broken Pole
24
Q

What are three things that should be considered prior to a climb?

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  • Plan your route
  • Climb the high side when possible
  • Extra care in poor weather
25
Q

What’s the minimum a Climbing Space shall be maintained?

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Not less than 4’ vertically both above and below each conductor level through which it passes.

26
Q

How much can the climbing space shift if consecutive conductor levels are greater than 4’ but no more than 8’?

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No more than 1/4 (90 Degrees)

27
Q

What are the guidelines that should be followed when ascending and descending a pole?

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  1. ) Use proper stepping angle
  2. ) Lock the leg
  3. ) Avoid “sneak climbing”
  4. ) Climb with confidence
  5. ) Use proper working/body position
  6. ) “Lock and Drop” when ascending a pole
  7. ) Watch where you are going!
28
Q

What is the correct Stepping Angle?

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30 degrees between the lower leg and the pole

29
Q

What is “Sneak Climbing”?

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Ascending a pole by sliding one’s feet up, rather than making defined steps.

30
Q

How does one descend a pole?

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  1. ) Pull out one foot/gaff
  2. ) Lock the knee
  3. ) Lower that foot/gaff 18”
  4. ) Angle that foot/gaff 45 Degrees, and reengage the pole
  5. ) Repeat with the other foot/gaff
31
Q

What is the most important piece of equipment that any lineman possesses?

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His or her own body

32
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What does APM Rule 135(a) state? And what does it require?

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“Only tools in good condition shall be used.” For linemen to inspect their tools prior to every use.

33
Q

What should you do if a tool is not in good condition?

A

Replace it immediately. Report or red tag to ensure it is not used.

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