CTSP CTSP Struck-By and Falling Object Hazards 2

Question 1

What does 'brushing out' a tree work area mean and why is it required?

Accepted Answer

Clearing undergrowth and debris to create safe footing and unobstructed escape routes

Answer

Brushing out means removing undergrowth, debris, and obstacles from the work area to ensure safe footing and clear escape routes before work begins.

Question 2

Which of the following best defines a 'widow maker' as used in tree care safety?

Accepted Answer

A dead, broken, or loosely attached overhead branch that can fall without warning

Answer

A widow maker is a dead, broken, or loosely attached overhead limb that can fall without warning, posing a serious struck-by hazard to workers below.

Question 3

At what point during a tree felling operation should the feller call out 'timber'?

Accepted Answer

As soon as the tree begins to move and fall

Answer

'Timber' should be called as soon as the tree begins to fall to give all nearby workers time to move to their escape routes.

Question 4

What is the function of the face cut (notch) in directional tree felling?

Accepted Answer

To control the direction of fall by creating a hinge that guides the tree

Answer

The face cut (notch) creates the hinge that guides the tree's direction of fall and prevents it from splitting prematurely during the felling process.

Question 5

Which regulatory framework most directly governs arboricultural operations and tree care safety in the US when no specific OSHA standard exists?

Accepted Answer

ANSI Z133 Safety Requirements for Arboricultural Operations

Answer

ANSI Z133 is the recognized industry consensus standard for arboricultural operations; OSHA applies its General Duty Clause in the absence of a specific tree care standard.

CTSP - Certified Treecare Safety Professional Practice Test

CTSP - Certified Treecare Safety Professional Practice Test

CTSP CTSP Struck-By and Falling Object Hazards 2