CTSP Regulatory Compliance (OSHA/Z133) Questions and Answers

Question 1

A tree care crew is performing incidental line clearance near a 13.2 kV distribution line.
According to OSHA and ANSI Z133, what is the minimum approach distance (MAD) that an unqualified person must maintain from the energized conductors?

Accepted Answer

10 feet

Answer

2 feet, 4 inches

Answer

5 feet

Answer

15 feet

Question 2

According to OSHA's regulations for reporting work-related incidents, under which of the following circumstances must an employer report an event within 8 hours?

Accepted Answer

Any incident that results in a fatality of an employee.

Answer

The in-patient hospitalization of a single employee.

Answer

An incident that results in the amputation of a worker's finger.

Answer

The in-patient hospitalization of two employees from the same incident.

Question 3

An arborist is operating a chainsaw on the ground to buck logs. Which piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) is specifically required by the ANSI Z133 standard for this task?

Accepted Answer

Cut-resistant leg protection

Answer

A high-visibility vest

Answer

Steel-toed boots with ankle support

Answer

A Class E, Type II helmet

Question 4

A CTSP is reviewing a company's safety procedures for line-clearance tree trimming operations. When is a second line-clearance tree trimmer required to be within unassisted voice communication of the first, according to OSHA 1910.269?

Accepted Answer

When roping is necessary to remove limbs from near energized conductors.

Answer

At all times when a chainsaw is being operated aloft.

Answer

Whenever work is performed within 20 feet of an energized conductor.

Answer

Only when the work is being performed for a commercial client.

Question 5

OSHA does not have a comprehensive, single standard for all arboricultural operations. When citing a tree care company for a recognized hazard not covered by a specific OSHA standard, the agency often refers to the General Duty Clause in conjunction with which other document?

Accepted Answer

The ANSI Z133 Safety Standard.

Answer

The company's internal safety manual.

Answer

The crane operator's handbook.

Answer

The local municipality's tree ordinance.

Question 6

A tree care crew is setting up a work zone for a removal adjacent to a public roadway. Which of the following is a mandatory consideration according to both general OSHA principles and ANSI Z133 standards for traffic control?

Accepted Answer

Using a certified flagger if vehicle or pedestrian traffic is affected.

Answer

Ensuring all crew members wear green safety vests.

Answer

Placing a minimum of ten traffic cones around the chipper.

Answer

Parking the chipper so that it blocks at least one lane of traffic.

A tree care crew is performing incidental line clearance near a 13.2 kV distribution line.According to OSHA and ANSI Z133, what is the minimum approach distance (MAD) that an unqualified person must maintain from the energized conductors?

A tree care crew is performing incidental line clearance near a 13.2 kV distribution line.
According to OSHA and ANSI Z133, what is the minimum approach distance (MAD) that an unqualified person must maintain from the energized conductors?