1. As used in many standards and regulations, the term _____ denotes a mandatory requirement, and the term ______ denotes an advisory recommendation. Chapter 15 Workbook shall should
1. As used in many standards and regulations, the term _____ denotes a mandatory requirement, and the term ______ denotes an advisory recommendation.
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shall
should
2. Name five pieces of personal protective equipment that are generally required for all tree workers. a. b. c. d. e
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hard hat eye protection hearing protection, when applicable leg protection, when applicable Sturdy work boots & appropriate clothing
3. True / False – All communications wires and cables shall be considered to be energized with potentially fatal voltages and shall never be touched directly or indirectly.
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4. True / False – OSHA regulates industrial safety and health issues in the United States (OSHA, in Canada)
5. The safety standard for tree care operations in the United States is the __________.
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ANSI Z133
6. True / False – Head protection need only be worn while there are climbers in the trees.
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8. True / False – Hearing protection may be in the form of ear plugs or ear-muff type devices.
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9. True / False – Workers must not wear gauntlet-type gloves while chipping brush.
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10. If a climber warns, “stand clear,” he or she must not proceed until hearing the acknowledgement, _______.
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“all clear”
11. Each job should begin with a __ ______, which coordinates the activities of every worker.
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job briefing
12. The voice ________ & _______ system ensures that warning signals are heard, acknowledged, and acted on.
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command response
13. All workers should receive some education and training in _________ ________ procedures including CPR, first aid, & aerial rescue.
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emergency response
14. True / False – Any tree workers who works in proximity to electrical conductors must receive training in electrical hazards.
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15. True / False – “electrical conductor” is defined as any overhead or underground electrical device, including wires and cables, power lines, and other such facilities.
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16. True / False – Rubber footwear and gloves provide absolute protection from electrical hazards.
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18. True / False – The chain brake must be engaged if the operator takes one hand off the running saw or takes more than two steps.
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20. True / False – Kickback can occur when the upper tip of the chain saw guide bar contacts an object.
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21. True / False – A well-trained climber, in good condition, should be able to dodge the kickback of a chain saw.
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22. Name three types of notches used in tree felling. a. b. c.
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open face traditional (45 degrees) Humboldt
23. Generally, the depth of the felling notch should not exceed ___-____ of the diameter of the tree.
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one third
25. Sometimes, if the tree is leaning in the direction of fall or has internal faults, the tree can split upward from the back cut. This is called a _____ ____, and it can be very dangerous.
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barber chair
26. Workers should feed brush into chippers from the ____ and not allow any part of the body to cross the plane of the in-feed chute.
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side
27. True / False – Safety is the responsibility of all employees from the owner to the ground worker.
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28. A condition that often follows accidents in which the victim may experience a weak and rapid pulse, shallow breathing, and cool, clammy skin is known as _____.
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shock
29. If a victim is not breathing, it is necessary to perform _______ _________.
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artificial respiration
30. In the United States, three plants that can cause severe skin rashes are _____ __, _____ ___, & ______ _____.
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poison ivy poison oak poison sumac
__ Shall __ Approved __ CPR __ Direct contact __ Should __ Indirect contact __ MEWP __ Chaps
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FG CDBHEA
A. leg protection for chain saw use
B. advisory recommendation C. cardiopulmonary resuscitation D. body touches energized
conductor E. Mobile elevated work platform F. mandatory requirement G. Meet applicable standards H. Touching an object in contact
with an energized conductor.