15. TREE WORKER SAFETY WORKBOOK

Question 1

As used in many standards and regulations, the term ____ denotes a mandatory requirement.

Answer 1

Shall

Question 2

As used in many standards and regulations, the term ____ denotes an advisory recommendation.

Answer 2

Should

Question 3

True/False—Industry-based standards are not, by themselves, legally enforceable.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

True/False—The ANSI Z133 is the standard used in the United States.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True/False—Head protection need only be worn while there are climbers in the trees.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

True/False—Eye protection is not required for tree work.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

True/False—Hearing protection may be in the form of earplugs or earmuff-type devices.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

True/False—Workers must not wear gauntlet-type gloves while chipping brush.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

True/False—All communication wires and cables shall be considered to be energized.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

True/False—Any tree workers who work in proximity to electrical conductors must receive training in electrical hazards.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

True/False—’Electrical conductor’ is defined as any overhead or underground electrical device.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

True/False—Rubber footwear and gloves provide absolute protection from electrical hazards.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

The ____ summarizes what has to be done and who will be doing each task. Should include emergency phone numbers.

Answer 13

Job briefing

Question 14

The voice ____ and ____ system ensures that warning signals are heard.

Answer 14

Command, Response

Question 15

True/False—All workers should receive some education and training in emergency response procedures.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Always engage the ____ before starting a chain saw.

Answer 16

Chain brake

Question 17

True/False—A chain saw engine does not need to be stopped for refueling.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

True/False—Kickback can occur when the upper tip of the chain saw guide bar contacts an object.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

True/False—A well-trained climber should be able to dodge the kickback of a chain saw.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

True/False—An open-face notch is preferred for felling trees.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

True/False—If using a conventional notch to fell a tree, the back cut does not need to be stepped up higher than the hinge.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

The ____ is critical in controlling the direction of fall of a tree.

Answer 22

Hinge

Question 23

Sometimes, if the tree is leaning in the direction of fall, it can split upward from the back cut. This is called a ____ ____, and it can be very dangerous.

Answer 23

Barber chair

Question 24

Workers should feed brush into chippers from the ____ and not allow any part of the body to cross the plane of the infeed chute.

Answer 24

Side

Question 25

True/False—Safety is the responsibility of all employees from the owner to the ground worker.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Match the term: Shall → ____

Answer 26

Mandatory requirement

Question 27

Match the term: Approved → ____

Answer 27

Meets applicable standards Acceptable to the federal, state, provincial or local enforcing authority having jurisdiction.

Question 28

Match the term: CPR → ____

Answer 28

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Question 29

Match the term: Direct contact → ____

Answer 29

Body touches energized conductor

Question 30

Match the term: Should → ____

Answer 30

Advisory recommendation

Question 31

Match the term: Indirect contact → ____

Answer 31

Touching an object in contact with an energized conductor

Question 32

Match the term: MEWP → ____

Answer 32

Mobile elevating work platform

Question 33

Match the term: Chaps → ____

Answer 33

Leg protection for chain saw use

Question 34

According to many standards, the term 'shall' denotes:

Answer 34

a mandatory requirement

Question 35

The area within the work zone where the crew expects cut branches or logs to be dropped is called the:

Answer 35

drop zone

Question 36

Head protection is required for tree workers:

Answer 36

whenever tree care operations are underway

Question 37

The most common situation that can cause chainsaw kickback is:

Answer 37

when the upper quadrant of the guide bar tip contacts an object

Question 38

A leading cause of fatalities among climbers in palms is:

Answer 38

sloughing of fronds

Question 39

What degree is an open faced notch?

Answer 39

70 degrees or more

Question 40

What degree is a conventional notch?

Answer 40

45 degrees

Question 41

The hinge on small to medium diameter trees should be a thickness of ________

Answer 41

5-10% of the trees DBH (DIAMATER AT BREAST HEIGHT)

Question 42

What is the MINIMUM APPROACH DISTANCE

Answer 42

10FT

Question 43

How far should bystanders be when felling a tree

Answer 43

at least two tree lengths

Question 44

How far should workers involved in the removal of a tree be including those on the tagline?

Answer 44

must be at least one and half trees length away

Question 45

What percentage should the depth of the notch be in relation to the diameter of the tree

Answer 45

20-25 percent of the diameter

Question 46

The length of the hinge should be about ___% of the trees diameter

Answer 46

80%

Question 47

The preferred retreat path for the feller is ___° on either side of a line drawn opposite the intended direction of fall.

Answer 47

45°

Question 48

ANSI STANDARDS FOR SAFETY EYE/EAR SAFETY HELMET SAFETY

Answer 48

-ANSI Z133 -ANSI Z87 -ANSI Z89

Question 49

The crew leader should formulate and communicate the ____ _____.

Answer 49

Work Plan

Question 50

Equipment must not be started or operated within __m (10ft) of the refueling site.

Answer 50

3

Question 51

If two workers are operating saws at the same time, they should be at least ___ m apart.

Answer 51

3m (10ft)

Question 52

Occurs when the bottom cut goes farther into the trunk, past the end of the top cut. Reduces control and the effectiveness of the hinge.

Answer 52

Bypass Cut