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What are the three main components that make up a fall arrest system? - ANS -Anchorage, Full
body harness, and Attachments
Who is responsible for ensuring the General Duty Clause when OSHA has not yet publicized
the specific regulations? - ANS -Employer
When should safety glasses be worn? - ANS -When grinding steel
Monopole components are identified as: - ANS -Base Flange
The following term is used to describe rules written by the Department of Labor: - ANS
-Regulations
Which government organization regulates tower lighting? - ANS -FAA
What does the person operating the Capstan need a clear view of? - ANS -The load and signal
person
T/F: You should use a carabiner when lifting loads? - ANS -False
The four most common types of structures used to support antennas are: - ANS
-Self-Supporting, Monopoles, Guyed, and Non-Standard
T/F: All antennas should be considered active? - ANS -True
The following piece of equipment can be used to power an electric Capstan when an electrical
outlet is not available: - ANS -Generator
What is the heel block used for? - ANS -To change the direction of the load, jump or tag line
from horizontal to vertical
The vehicle mounted capstan should be moved as close as possible to the __________ once
the lifting path is determined. - ANS -Lifting staging area
T/F: A safe practice is to stay 6 feet or more away from an active antenna - ANS -True
What is the most common power source used with a Capstan Hoist? - ANS -Electrical power
, When using an extension ladder, how many feet past the platform must the ladder extend? -
ANS -3 feet
A Capstan hoist should be inspected __________ before use? - ANS -Daily
A vertical life line should have a minimum breaking strength of how many pounds? - ANS
-5,000 lbs
What do the letters LOTO stand for? - ANS -Lockout Tagout
T/F: Due to the resonance frequency and the high power of broadcast antennas, overexposure
is almost always a problem. - ANS -True
T/F: An RF monitor should be worn in areas of unknown RF exposure. - ANS -True
The minimum force that a work positioning system anchorage must be able to withstand is: -
ANS -2 time the arresting force of 3,000 lbs.
If the wire rope load on a base mounted hoist has a breaking strength of 20,500 pounds, what is
the actual working load limit? - ANS -4,100 lbs.
In the fall protection, the term __________ is used for stopping a free fall. - ANS -Fall arrest
T/F: The outer sheath of a synthetic endless sling is part of the slings strength - ANS -False
According to industry standards, the minimum height from a lower surface or ground where fall
protection must be used is: - ANS -6 feet
What is the Factor of Safety specified for rigging equipment-hooks, shackles and slings? - ANS
-5 to 1
What is the factor of safety specified for synthetic rope? - ANS -10 to 1
Exposure to nonionizing radiation does what to the human body? - ANS -Does not permanently
change cells
The bridle slings on the pole perform what function? - ANS -Supports the pole vertically and
carries all the horizontal load
If the wire rope load line on a base mounted hoist has a breaking strength of 21,500 lbs., what is
the actual working load limit when lifting personnel? - ANS -2,150 lbs.
When is a trained designated person necessary when lifting a load with a crane? - ANS -When
a crane cannot physically enter a power line restricted area
What are the three main components that make up a fall arrest system? - ANS -Anchorage, Full
body harness, and Attachments
Who is responsible for ensuring the General Duty Clause when OSHA has not yet publicized
the specific regulations? - ANS -Employer
When should safety glasses be worn? - ANS -When grinding steel
Monopole components are identified as: - ANS -Base Flange
The following term is used to describe rules written by the Department of Labor: - ANS
-Regulations
Which government organization regulates tower lighting? - ANS -FAA
What does the person operating the Capstan need a clear view of? - ANS -The load and signal
person
T/F: You should use a carabiner when lifting loads? - ANS -False
The four most common types of structures used to support antennas are: - ANS
-Self-Supporting, Monopoles, Guyed, and Non-Standard
T/F: All antennas should be considered active? - ANS -True
The following piece of equipment can be used to power an electric Capstan when an electrical
outlet is not available: - ANS -Generator
What is the heel block used for? - ANS -To change the direction of the load, jump or tag line
from horizontal to vertical
The vehicle mounted capstan should be moved as close as possible to the __________ once
the lifting path is determined. - ANS -Lifting staging area
T/F: A safe practice is to stay 6 feet or more away from an active antenna - ANS -True
What is the most common power source used with a Capstan Hoist? - ANS -Electrical power
, When using an extension ladder, how many feet past the platform must the ladder extend? -
ANS -3 feet
A Capstan hoist should be inspected __________ before use? - ANS -Daily
A vertical life line should have a minimum breaking strength of how many pounds? - ANS
-5,000 lbs
What do the letters LOTO stand for? - ANS -Lockout Tagout
T/F: Due to the resonance frequency and the high power of broadcast antennas, overexposure
is almost always a problem. - ANS -True
T/F: An RF monitor should be worn in areas of unknown RF exposure. - ANS -True
The minimum force that a work positioning system anchorage must be able to withstand is: -
ANS -2 time the arresting force of 3,000 lbs.
If the wire rope load on a base mounted hoist has a breaking strength of 20,500 pounds, what is
the actual working load limit? - ANS -4,100 lbs.
In the fall protection, the term __________ is used for stopping a free fall. - ANS -Fall arrest
T/F: The outer sheath of a synthetic endless sling is part of the slings strength - ANS -False
According to industry standards, the minimum height from a lower surface or ground where fall
protection must be used is: - ANS -6 feet
What is the Factor of Safety specified for rigging equipment-hooks, shackles and slings? - ANS
-5 to 1
What is the factor of safety specified for synthetic rope? - ANS -10 to 1
Exposure to nonionizing radiation does what to the human body? - ANS -Does not permanently
change cells
The bridle slings on the pole perform what function? - ANS -Supports the pole vertically and
carries all the horizontal load
If the wire rope load line on a base mounted hoist has a breaking strength of 21,500 lbs., what is
the actual working load limit when lifting personnel? - ANS -2,150 lbs.
When is a trained designated person necessary when lifting a load with a crane? - ANS -When
a crane cannot physically enter a power line restricted area
