CTSP Tree Climbing and Rigging Safety Flashcards
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What is the minimum breaking strength (MBS) required for a primary climbing line used in tree care operations per ANSI Z133?
Answer: 5,000 lbs
ANSI Z133 requires a climbing line to have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 lbs to ensure climber safety.
What is the primary purpose of a work positioning lanyard in tree climbing?
Answer: To secure the climber so both hands are free for work
A work positioning lanyard secures the climber in place so both hands are free to perform work tasks.
When using a friction hitch as a secondary attachment during climbing, where must it be positioned relative to the primary climbing hitch?
Answer: Below the primary climbing hitch
ANSI Z133 requires the friction hitch (secondary attachment) to be positioned below the primary climbing hitch for proper redundancy.
According to ANSI Z133, when must a tree climber wear a helmet during climbing operations?
Answer: At all times while performing climbing operations
ANSI Z133 requires climbers to wear a helmet at all times throughout the entire climbing operation.
What does 'safe working load' (SWL) refer to in the context of tree care rigging?
Answer: The load a rigging component can safely handle during normal operations
Safe working load (SWL) is the maximum load a rigging component should carry under normal working conditions, incorporating a safety factor.
Which type of knot is most commonly used to attach a climbing line to a saddle's D-ring because of its security and ease of untying?
Answer: Bowline
A bowline knot is commonly used to attach the climbing line to the saddle's D-ring due to its secure fixed loop and ease of untying under load.