CTSP Aerial Lift Operations Safety 2

Question 1

What is the maximum wind speed at which most aerial lift manufacturers allow safe operation?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

Answer

30 mph

Answer

40 mph

Answer

50 mph

Question 2

When must a competent person inspect an aerial lift?

Accepted Answer

Before each use each day

Answer

Once per week during the work season

Answer

Only after a reported malfunction

Answer

Monthly per OSHA requirements

Question 3

Which document governs the safe use of vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating work platforms in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

ANSI A92.2

Answer

ANSI Z133

Answer

OSHA 1910.67

Answer

ANSI A10.31

Question 4

A bucket truck is parked on a 5-degree side slope. The manufacturer's limit is 3 degrees. What should the operator do?

Accepted Answer

Reposition the truck to a flatter surface or use outriggers fully extended

Answer

Proceed cautiously at reduced height

Answer

Set the parking brake and proceed normally

Answer

Reduce load in the bucket by 50% and continue

Question 5

What type of fall protection is required for workers in an aerial lift bucket?

Accepted Answer

Personal fall arrest system anchored to the boom or bucket

Answer

Safety net below the work zone

Answer

Positioning device anchored to the truck frame

Answer

No fall protection is needed inside an enclosed bucket

Question 6

Why should workers in an aerial lift never tie off to an adjacent structure or tree limb for added support?

Accepted Answer

Movement of the boom could leave the worker suspended outside the basket

Answer

It damages the tree bark unnecessarily

Answer

It violates property owner agreements

Answer

The knot could snag and slow basket movement

Question 7

Which action is prohibited when using an aerial lift near energized power lines?

Accepted Answer

Working at or above the power line elevation

Answer

Using a fiberglass boom for insulation

Answer

Maintaining minimum approach distance

Answer

Performing a job hazard analysis before starting