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1
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Increased training and emphasis placed on safety and safe practices have caused an improvement in ? .
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safety standards
2
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If a company experiences a large number of minor accidents, it should ? and find out why.
A
check its operations
3
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The person with the responsibility for instructing workers and insisting that they observe the safety rules is the ? .
A
foreman
4
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If safety instructions state that something SHALL be done, this means it is ? .
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mandatory
5
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If safety instructions state that something SHOULD be done, this means it is ? .
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recommended
6
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In order to deenergize a line, a Qualified Electrical Worker normally has to secure a(n) ? .
A
clearance
7
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The term “low voltage” shall mean any voltage less than ? .
A
600
8
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The term “high voltage” shall mean any voltage over ? .
A
600 v
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The term “high voltage” shall mean any voltage over ? .
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grounded
10
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OSHA regulates electric power generation, transmission, and distribution through the regulations at 29 CFR ? .
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1910.269
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Safety is a thought process and should never be allowed to become a(n) ? .
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mechanical process
12
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Accidents associated with hand tools account for ? of cases per 10,000 workers in the workplace compensable injuries.
A
25.5
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All tools shall be kept in good working condition, properly stored, and must be ? .
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restricted to the use for which they were intended
14
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A hand tool such as a chisel is unsuitable for use if it has a(n) ? .
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mushroomed head
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Unless fully protected, edged or pointed tools shall not be carried in ? .
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pockets
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The ? of impact tools is to be avoided, and such impact tools are to be kept dressed down.
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mushrooming
17
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A piece of ? can be placed between the load and the head of a jack to help prevent a load from slipping off the jack.
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wood
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Three things that would make a sledge unusable are a ? head, a loose head, or a damaged handle.
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rounded
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Hazards from tools can be placed in two broad categories; one is danger from the tool’s action, and the other is danger from ? .
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using the wrong tool for the job
20
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The OSHA Act was signed into law in ? .
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1970
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The purpose of the OSHA Act is to provide every working man and woman in the Nation with a guaranteed safe and healthful workplace.
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false
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It is the purpose and policy of the ? to: “Assure as far as possible every working man and woman in the Nation, safe and healthful working conditions.”
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congress
23
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There are two types of variances that can be issued by OSHA to an employer; these are temporary and ? .
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permanent
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The OSH Act covers workers employed in ? .
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charity and disaster relief
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Any on-the-job accident that results in the death of ? employee(s) must be reported to the nearest OSHA office within eight hours.
1
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OSHA has the legal authority to, without delay, and at reasonable times ? .
inspect and investigate any place of employment
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Upon arrival to perform a worksite inspection, an OSHA inspector’s first step is to ? .
present his or her credentials
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OSHA has ? in which to complete an investigation.
6
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Under OSHA regulations, a violation that has a substantial probability to cause death or severe physical harm is called a(n) ? violation.
serious
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When an employer fails to correct a previously cited OSHA violation beyond a prescribed date, it is called a failure to ? .
abate
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If an employee is exercising their OSHA rights, the employer is not permitted to ? against that worker in any way.
discriminate
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If a worker believes they are being punished for exercising their rights under OSHA, they must contact the nearest OSHA office within ? of the time they learn of the alleged punishment or discrimination.
30 days
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The U.S. Congress passed the OSH Act in 1970 because of the horrific statistics on workplace deaths and injuries.
true
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Prior to the formation of OSHA, job-related accidents accounted for nearly ? worker deaths per year.
14000
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OSHA has divided the United States into ? regions.
10
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Each OSHA region is divided into local area offices; the title of the person in charge of these offices is ? .
area director
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NFPA 70: National Electrical Code® is one of two consensus standards that provide requirements for electrical safety and electrical installations.
true
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The OSHA industry standard that would cover the construction of a new overhead transmission line is 29 CFR ? .
1926
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According to the “Code of Federal Regulations,” a ? is to be worn when working from an aerial lift.
full body harness with 6' deceleration lanyard
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A body belt with a pole strap is an example of a fall ? system.
restraint
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Electricity, as a hazard, exposes workers to electric shock, electrocution, and ? .
explosions
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In 2014, what ratio of construction worker injuries resulted in death?
1 to 5
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A common and sometimes overlooked conductor is the surface or subsurface of ? .
the earth
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Dry skin has a fairly high ? to electric current. But when the skin is moist or wet, it acts as a conductor.
resistance
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Four factors that determine the severity of an electric shock through the body are current amount, path, frequency, and ? .
length of time it flows
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Slight shock felt; not painful but disturbing. Average individual can let go.
These reactions best describe a current flow of ? .
5 ma
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Extreme pain, respiratory arrest, severe muscular contractions. Death is possible.
These reactions best describe a current flow of ? to 150 milliamperes.
50 mA
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An electrical accident can result in ? , such as electrical, arc, or thermal.
burns
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During an electrical shock, the ? often causes the muscles to contract.
electrical stimulation
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Electrical shocks can cause involuntary muscle reactions. These reactions can result in a wide range of injuries from collisions or ? .
falls
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A victim of a severe shock may suffer internal hemorrhages and destruction of tissues, nerves, and muscles that are not ? .
readily visible
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Grounding is normally a secondary protective measure to protect against electrical shock. Grounding does not guarantee you will not get a shock from electrical current.
true
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Components designed to protect conductors and equipment from overheating by opening the circuit when there is a risk of a ground fault are ? .
fuses and breakers
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Devices designed to interrupt the flow of electricity within 1/40th of a second are called ? .
ground fault interrupters
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A properly installed grounding conductor has a low resistance to ground and greatly reduces the amount of ? .
current passing through the body
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Conductors and parts of electric equipment not deenergized using procedures defined in OSHA 1910.269(d) “Hazardous Energy Control” or OSHA 1910.269(m) “Deenergizing Lines and Equipment for Employee Protection” must be treated as ? .
energized
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If you work in an area where there are potential electrical hazards, your employer must provide you with protective equipment.
true
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All employees who work with electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution must be properly trained in the safety-related work practices involved.
true
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When a “system operator” is in charge of a circuit, and a crew needs the circuit de-energized, the person responsible for the clearance is the ? .
designated employee who requested the clearance
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Grounding jumpers used on a transmission or distribution circuit must be ? .
of a size capable of conducting the maximum fault current for the time necessary to clear the fault
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Breakers used in wet locations, construction sites, and other high risk areas as a means of circuit protection must be of the ? type.
GFCI
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A breaker required to be used in wet locations automatically shuts off the electric power with as little as ? .
5 mA
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Using listed and labeled portable tools protected by a system of single insulation is a form of incorporated protection designed to protect personnel against electrical shock.
false
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A(n) ? fault is a short circuit caused when an object in contact with the earth contacts a live conductor.
ground
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If a pole contacts a live circuit while being installed and also contacts the ground, a voltage ? may be set up at the base of the pole.
gradiant
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One form of worker protection from step touch potential is to ground all of the vehicles ? .
together
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When grounding a boom truck before using it near an energized circuit, the best ground source to attach ground jumpers to is a(n) ? .
permanent ground network such as a neutral or steel tower leg
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The only real protection available to people working around a vehicle when a boom makes contact with a live conductor is to stay on the vehicle or ? the vehicle.
stay away from
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Grounding a vehicle to the ? promotes a fast trip-out of the circuit should the vehicle become energized and also promotes the collapse of the voltage in the system.
neutral
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A frequent hazard on a construction site involves a cord assembly with improperly connected ? .
terminals
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When a cord connector on a portable tool is wet, hazardous ? can occur on the equipment grounding conductor and can be dangerous if someone picks up the tool.
electrical leakage
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According to OSHA, the ? is responsible for meeting the requirements of providing GFCIs for all 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets on construction sites used for temporary power.
employer
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Everyone, except qualified employees, must stay at least ? from apparatus energized up to 50,000 volts.
10'
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What are the ABCs of basic life support?
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
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What is the rate when performing CPR
30 compressions and 2 breaths
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When climbing up a pole how big should your steps be?
8 to 10'' apart
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When possible, climb up the ______ of a pole
High side or Backside
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How far must an extension ladder extend past what you are climbing up to?
3 feet
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What can be substituted for air when using the Roll up Method?
Water
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What is the method of testing a rubber glove where the cuff of the glove is rolled toward the palm to trap air?
Roll Up Method
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Rubber Sleeves must be electrically tested every
12 months (Year)
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Rubber Gloves must be electrically tested every
6 months
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00 Beige
Test V AC/DC- 2.5k/10k
| Max Use 500/750
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0 Red
Test V AC/DC- 5k/20k
| Max Use 1k/1.5k
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1 white
Test V AC/DC- 10k/40k
| Max Use - 7.5k/11.25k
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2 yellow
Test V AC/DC- 20k/50k
| Max Use - 17k/25.5k
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3 Green
Test V AC/DC- 30k/60k
| Max Use- 26.5k/39.75k
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4 Orange
Test V AC/DC- 40k/70k
| Max Use 36k/54k
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“For working on” means the certification by the proper authority that a specified line or piece of equipment is deenergized, that the proper precautionary measures have been taken, and that the line and/or equipment is being turned over to the worker.
clearance
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Live-line tools used for primary employee protection must be removed from service every
two years
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Place the climber on a flat, soft pine or cedar board. Holding it upright with the shank parallel to the board, but with no pressure on the stirrup, push the climber forward along the board. If the gaff is properly shaped and sharpened and the gaff angle with the wood is sufficient, the gaff will dig into the wood and begin to hold within a distance of approximately one inch (2.54 centimeters).
plane test
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To practice a pole top rescue, ? should be used.
a rescue trainer
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There are four basic steps in a pole top rescue.
false
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When there is an injured worker on a pole, the first thing that should be done is ? .
Call for help
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If the victim of a pole top accident is no longer in contact with energized conductors, the rescuer should proceed with the rescue.
true
96
Deciding if rubber gloves are needed for a pole top rescue is part of ? .
evaluating the situation
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Planning a pole top rescue should be done ? .
before climbing to the rescue position
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If an injured climber is conscious, and insists on climbing down, the rescuer should insist on rigging the pole top rescue rope as a backup.
true
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If the pole top rescue victim is not breathing, some utility/employers specify that the rescuer should give the victim five mouth-to-mouth breaths to fill their lungs before lowering the victim to the ground.
false
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After accessing the pole top victim’s condition, the rescuer should ? .
rig the rescue rope
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The most common knots used to secure the rope around a victim during a pole top rescue are two or three half-hitches or a ? knot.
bowline
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Once a pole top rescue victim is secured, the victim’s safety strap is cut on the opposite side of the desired swing.
true
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Once a pole top victim is lowered to the ground, first aid and/or CPR should be administered ? .
as needed
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If a special rescue rope is used, it will usually be made of ? nylon.
1/2''
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If the casualty is still in contact with an energized circuit, system control or dispatch should be called to drop the circuit.
true
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Slack should be left in the line after tying off a pole top rescue victim; this allows for a slight drop when the victim’s safety strap is cut.
false
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One way to build enough friction to hold a victim during a pole top rescue is to wrap the rope twice around the crossarm.
true
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OSHA mandates that every Qualified Electrical Worker be trained in pole top rescue and mandates an annual review of these skills.
true
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When administering CPR, the ratio is two breaths to ? chest compressions.
30
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To practice a pole top rescue, ? should be used.
a rescue trainer
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When using an ox block for rescue, the block out does not have to be dropped.
true
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When using the ox block for rescue, a minimum of ? wrap(s) must be used.
1
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When performing a rescue, the ? strap of the wood pole fall restriction device should be cut.
inner
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If bucket truck rescue is needed, ? .
time is critical
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In order to give the victim a good chance of survival during a bucket truck rescue, it should be carried out in no more than ? , so CPR can be started.
4 minutes
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There are four basic reasons a crew member on the ground may need to help a man out of an elevated bucket.
true
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Because of cell phone technology, it is no longer necessary to establish a means of communication with the dispatcher prior to starting work.
false
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It is not necessary to see if the truck is energized before starting a bucket rescue because it should be grounded prior to going aloft and because all bucket trucks have an insulated portion between the bucket and the truck bed.
false
119
There is/are ? acceptable method(s) of bucket rescue.
4
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If there is a handline on the structure, it can be used to extract a victim during a bucket rescue.
true
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When using a rope to extract a victim from a bucket, the knots to use are either three half-hitches or a ? knot.
bowline
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The bucket/boom lower controls are normally found at the base of the lower boom on the pedestal.
true
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The rescuer does not need to worry about obstacles when lowering the bucket from the lower controls because the bucket went up through that path.
false
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In the Rescue Block Method of bucket rescue, the anchor point should be located ? from the top lip of the bucket.
8.5
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Some bucket trucks are equipped with a bucket that will ? , making it easier to lower the victim to the ground.
tilt
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The ground man is the only one who needs to be proficient in operating the lower controls of a boom/bucket truck.
false
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When applying the manual lift method, first lower the bucket as close to the ground as possible, reach in the bucket for the victim and release his or her safety lanyard, then ? .
physically lift them halfway out the bucket
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CPR can only be successfully performed with the victim in the bucket during a rescue.
false
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The rate of chest compressions to breaths when performing CPR is ? compressions to two breaths.
30
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According to ANSI Z359.4, bucket truck rescue systems are designed for a single person load up to ? .
310 lbs
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According to ANSI Z359.4, bucket truck rescue systems are designed for an exceptional two man descent up to ? .
440 lbs
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According to ANSI Z359.4, bucket truck rescue systems are designed for an exceptional two man descent up to ? .
trained/ experienced professionals
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It is proper procedure to use a training unit on a job.
false
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While training, at what height should a stopper knot be placed in the descent line?
At the point the user can make contact to the ground with their feet
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Where should a worker exit the bucket once the rescue system has been attached?
Directly across from the anchor point
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What is the first and most critical step when performing a self rescue?
attach the snap hook to a appropriate anchor point
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Only the descender and the descent line need to be inspected on a self rescue system.
false
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Proper packing in a rescue system is essential for correct use.
true
