Incident Prevention and Response Flashcards
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Which investigation method focuses on understanding the sequence of events and decisions that led to an incident, rather than assigning blame?
Answer: Root cause analysis
Root cause analysis systematically traces an incident back to its underlying systemic failures to prevent recurrence.
When a chainsaw operator experiences 'kickback,' the saw's bar tip rotates upward and toward the operator primarily because:
Answer: The upper quadrant of the bar tip contacts wood and the chain's rotational force is redirected
Kickback occurs when the rotating chain at the bar tip's upper quadrant contacts an object, converting chain energy into rapid rotational force toward the operator.
An OSHA recordable injury in tree care is defined as one that results in:
Answer: Death, days away from work, restricted duty, medical treatment beyond first aid, or loss of consciousness
OSHA defines recordable injuries by specific criteria including fatalities, lost workdays, restricted duty, or treatment beyond basic first aid.
A crew is felling a tree and the escape route becomes blocked by a fallen limb mid-cut. The operator should FIRST:
Answer: Stop cutting, secure the saw, and clear the escape route before continuing
A clear escape route is non-negotiable; work must stop to restore the route before any felling cut continues.
Which personal protective equipment item is SPECIFICALLY designed to protect an arborist from chainsaw contact to the legs while working on the ground?
Answer: Chainsaw-protective chaps or pants
Chainsaw chaps or pants contain cut-resistant fibers that clog the chainsaw drive sprocket, stopping the chain upon contact with the legs.
After a serious incident on a tree care job site, OSHA requires employers to report an in-patient hospitalization within:
Answer: 24 hours
OSHA 29 CFR 1904.39 requires employers to report any in-patient hospitalization within 24 hours of learning about the incident.
Which signal should be used between a climber and ground crew when verbal communication is impossible due to equipment noise?
Answer: Prearranged hand signals reviewed and agreed upon during the pre-job briefing
Pre-established hand signals agreed upon before work begins ensure clear, unambiguous communication when noise prevents verbal exchange.