CTSP Hazard Identification and Control Questions and Answers

Question 1

A tree crew is tasked with removing a large oak tree located in a tight residential space with a house on one side and a garage on the other.
According to the hierarchy of hazard controls, which of the following actions represents the most effective control measure the crew could implement?

Accepted Answer

Using a crane to lift sections of the tree out, instead of felling or dropping them.

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Requiring all ground personnel to wear hard hats and high-visibility vests.

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Conducting a thorough pre-work briefing to discuss the drop zone and escape routes.

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Roping off the work area with caution tape to keep pedestrians out.

Question 2

Before beginning any tree care operation, the ANSI Z133 standard requires a worksite assessment to identify potential hazards. Which of the following is a required component of this initial inspection?

Accepted Answer

Determining if any electrical hazards exist.

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Estimating the total time the job will take.

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Checking the client's payment history.

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Verifying the property lines with a surveyor.

Question 3

A ground worker is tasked with operating a brush chipper. Which hazard control measure is an example of an administrative control for this task?

Accepted Answer

Training the worker on the proper procedures for feeding material and using the emergency shut-off.

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Ensuring the chipper's feed tray guard is in place and functional.

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Providing the worker with a hard hat, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

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Replacing the gasoline-powered chipper with an electric model to reduce noise.

Question 4

A CTSP is investigating a near-miss incident where a climber almost came in contact with a secondary power line that was partially obscured by foliage. To prevent a recurrence, which of the following is the MOST critical action to reinforce with all crews?

Accepted Answer

Treating all overhead lines as energized until confirmed otherwise by the utility provider.

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Always using fiberglass, non-conductive tools when working near power lines.

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Ensuring the climber has a second spotter on the ground at all times.

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Requiring the use of Class E (electrical) hard hats for all climbing operations.

Question 5

During a job briefing for a roadside pruning operation, which of the following topics is specifically required by ANSI Z133 to be communicated to all affected workers?

Accepted Answer

Hazards associated with the job and special precautions.

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The location of the nearest emergency room.

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The expected profit margin for the job.

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The client's specific requests for branch aesthetics.

Question 6

A tree care company is working in an area known for poison ivy. Providing instruction on the identification, preventive measures, and first-aid treatment for this plant is an example of controlling what type of hazard?

Accepted Answer

Biological hazard

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Chemical hazard

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Physical hazard

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Ergonomic hazard

A tree crew is tasked with removing a large oak tree located in a tight residential space with a house on one side and a garage on the other.According to the hierarchy of hazard controls, which of the following actions represents the most effective control measure the crew could implement?

A tree crew is tasked with removing a large oak tree located in a tight residential space with a house on one side and a garage on the other.
According to the hierarchy of hazard controls, which of the following actions represents the most effective control measure the crew could implement?