Safety Program Management Flashcards
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Which hierarchy of controls should be applied FIRST when addressing a tree care hazard?
Answer: Elimination or substitution of the hazard
The hierarchy of controls prioritizes elimination or substitution as the most effective means of hazard control.
What is the role of a 'competent person' as defined by OSHA in tree care operations?
Answer: A person capable of identifying hazards and with authority to correct them
OSHA defines a competent person as someone who can identify existing and predictable hazards and has authority to take corrective action.
What minimum training must be documented before a new tree care employee is allowed to operate a chipper?
Answer: Formal chipper-specific safety training per ANSI Z133 and manufacturer requirements
ANSI Z133 requires chipper operators to be trained in safe operating procedures, hazard recognition, and manufacturer guidelines before operation.
Which of the following best describes a 'leading indicator' in safety program management?
Answer: Number of safety audits completed and hazards corrected
Leading indicators measure proactive safety activities (audits, training, hazard corrections) that predict future performance, unlike lagging indicators that measure past incidents.
A crew supervisor notices a worker not wearing required eye protection. The BEST immediate action is to:
Answer: Stop the task and require the worker to don eye protection before continuing
Supervisors must stop unsafe work immediately and require corrective action before allowing the task to continue.
What does the acronym 'SDS' stand for in the context of chemical safety in tree care?
Answer: Safety Data Sheet
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) replaced the older MSDS format under OSHA's HazCom 2012 standard and provides chemical hazard information.
Which standard specifically governs arboricultural operations safety in the United States?
Answer: ANSI Z133
ANSI Z133, American National Standard for Arboricultural Operations – Safety Requirements, is the primary safety standard for the tree care industry.