TB 032 - Chain Saw Flashcards
The following safety equipment shall be used in conjunction with chain saw operations at all times:
- Gloves
- Goggles
- Helmet
- Turnout coat or brush jacket
If an electrical hazard is suspected or exists, _____ _____ shall be used.
gauntlet gloves
What are the two ways that a chain brake is engaged:
manual and automatic.
the chain brake engages within ____ of a second.
1/10
Some chain saws are equipped with an ______ operated chain brake that engages whenever a violent movement of the chain saw occurs.
inertia
Cutting is an operation involving a minimum of two members: the _____ and ______ person.
the operator and safety person.
The primary responsibilities of the safety person is to:
- Alert the operator of changing or unsafe conditions
- Prevent injury.
- Assist the operator who is backing up while involved in cutting operations.
Since a running chain saw creates a serious communication problem, the safety member will have to use ____ or _______ to communicate effectively.
gestures or “body language”
The safety member must maintain contact with the operator ______
at all times.
An effective way for the safety member to remain in contact with the operator is to use an __________ grip on an axe scabbard belt, B/A frame/webbing, etc.
UNDERHANDED
Refueling of chain saws shall be done in a ___________
well ventilated area.
NEVER refuel chain saws ______ or ________
indoors or in quarters.
the chain saw can be used to _____ or _____ rafters or joists.
“feel or read”
The length of the chain saw from tip to handle is comparable to a _________ of average length.
pickheaded axe
Plan the ventilation hole so that the ventilation team is always working toward a safe means of _______/_______ from the fire.
egress and/or away
An advantage of the chain saw is the operator’s ability to _____ the work.
“feel”
When used to locate structural members, the chain saw should be held in an _______, ________ to the roof’s surface.
upright position, perpendicular