ISA Certified Arborist Tree Worker Safety

As used in many standards and regulations, the term _______ denotes a mandatory requirement, and the term _______ denotes an advisory recommendation. - ANSWER shall should Name five pieces of personal protective equipment that are generally required for all tree workers. - ANSWER hard hat eye protection hearing protection, when applicable leg protection, when applicable sturdy work boots and appropriate clothing 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. - ANSWER True True/False - OSHA regulates industrial safety and health issues in the United States (OHSA, in Canada) - ANSWER True The safety standard for tree care operations in the United States is the ______. - ANSWER ANSI Z133 True/False - Head protection need only be worn while there are climbers in the trees. - ANSWER False True/False - Eye protection is not required for tree work. - ANSWER False True/False - Hearing protection may be in the form of ear plugs or ear-muff-type devices. - ANSWER True True/False - Workers must not wear gauntlet-type gloves while chipping brush. - ANSWER True If a climber warns, "Stand clear," he or she must not proceed until hearing the acknowledgement, _______ _______. - ANSWER "all clear" Each job should begin with a _______ _______, which coordinates the activities of every worker. - ANSWER job briefing The voice _______ and _______ system ensures that warning signals are heard, acknowledged, and acted on. - ANSWER command response All workers should receive some education and training in _______ _______ procedures including CPR, first aid, and aerial rescue. - ANSWER emergency response True/False - Any tree workers who work in proximity to electrical conductors must receive training in electrical hazards. - ANSWER True True/False - "Electrical conductor" is defined as any overhead or underground electrical device, including wires and cables, power lines, and other such facilities. - ANSWER True