CTSP First Aid, CPR, and Site Emergency Action Plans

Question 1

According to ANSI Z133, what is the minimum first aid and CPR training requirement for a tree care crew operating in the field?

Accepted Answer

At least one person on every crew must hold current first aid and CPR certification

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Every crew member must hold current first aid and CPR certification

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The crew leader must be a licensed EMT

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First aid training is recommended but not required by the standard

Question 2

Which element is REQUIRED to be included in a site-specific Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for a tree care operation?

Accepted Answer

The specific nearest hospital and access route from the work site

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A pre-approved budget for medical costs

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A list of competitors who operate in the area

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The owner's insurance policy number

Question 3

A crew member is struck by a falling branch and is unconscious but breathing. Before emergency services arrive, which action represents the correct immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Stabilize the worker's head and neck, call 911, and monitor breathing

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Move the worker to a flat surface immediately to check for broken bones

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Administer CPR regardless of whether the worker is breathing

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Give the worker water and keep them talking to maintain consciousness

Question 4

What is the primary reason that tree care operations should communicate site location details to emergency dispatch BEFORE a medical emergency occurs, rather than only during one?

Accepted Answer

Job sites are often in locations without clear addresses, making it difficult to direct responders under stress

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OSHA requires pre-registration of all outdoor work sites with local fire departments

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Insurance companies require pre-notification for liability coverage to apply

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It allows dispatch to pre-bill the company for potential EMS services

Question 5

After using an AED (automated external defibrillator) on a victim at a tree care site, what should the rescuer do while waiting for EMS to arrive?

Accepted Answer

Continue to follow AED prompts and maintain CPR cycles as directed by the device

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Remove the AED pads to make the victim more comfortable

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Turn off the AED to preserve battery life

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Administer water if the victim regains consciousness

Question 6

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151, how does work-site distance from emergency medical services affect an employer's first aid obligations?

Accepted Answer

In the absence of an infirmary or clinic in near proximity to the workplace, a person trained in first aid must be available

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Distance has no bearing on first aid obligations — requirements are the same everywhere

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Employers more than 10 miles from a hospital are exempt from first aid requirements

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Only employers with more than 25 employees must maintain first aid capability on remote sites