CTSP Aerial Lift Operations Safety 5

Question 1

Which condition requires immediate suspension of aerial lift operations?

Accepted Answer

Approaching thunderstorm with lightning within 10 miles

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Light intermittent rain with temperatures above 40°F

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Overcast skies reducing visibility to 500 feet

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Morning dew on the platform floor

Question 2

What is the correct procedure when aerial lift outriggers cannot be fully deployed due to a curb or obstacle?

Accepted Answer

Relocate the truck to a position where full outrigger deployment is possible

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Deploy available outriggers and proceed with reduced boom height

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Deploy only the rear outriggers for stability

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Use the truck's weight as a counterbalance and omit outriggers

Question 3

According to ANSI A92.2, who is responsible for ensuring an aerial lift operator is qualified before allowing operation?

Accepted Answer

The employer or the employer's designated competent person

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The aerial lift manufacturer's local dealer

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The municipal code enforcement officer

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The equipment rental company

Question 4

When working near an energized power line requires closer than the OSHA minimum approach distance, what is the required first step?

Accepted Answer

Contact the utility company to de-energize or re-route the line

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Use rubber-insulated gloves rated for the line voltage

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Wrap the line with insulating hose before starting work

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Increase platform speed to minimize exposure time

Question 5

What is the safest way to transfer a chainsaw to a worker in the aerial lift bucket?

Accepted Answer

Pass it up using a hand line (tag line) with the engine off and chain brake set

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Toss it upward while the engine is off and the brake is engaged

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Use the bucket to descend to the ground, collect the saw, and re-ascend

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Attach it to the boom cable and raise it using the hoist function

Question 6

A crew is setting up a bucket truck and discovers one outrigger pad is missing. The safest decision is to:

Accepted Answer

Delay work until the proper pad is obtained or use an adjacent flat, paved surface

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Use a piece of plywood of similar size as a substitute

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Double up the remaining pads under two outriggers

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Operate with the three remaining pads and adjust boom angle

Question 7

What information must be posted inside or on an aerial lift at all times?

Accepted Answer

The rated work load, operating instructions, and safety warnings

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The operator's current certification card

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The last inspection date and inspector's signature

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The truck's gross vehicle weight and axle ratings