CTSP Regulatory Compliance (OSHA/Z133) 3

Question 1

ANSI Z133 specifies that a second climber or qualified worker on the ground must be present when a climber is working aloft primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Monitor the climber and respond in case of emergency

Answer

ANSI Z133 requires a qualified ground worker to monitor the climber and be capable of initiating an emergency rescue response.

Question 2

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.266, which of the following is a required component of a chainsaw inspection before use?

Accepted Answer

Verifying the chain brake functions properly

Answer

The chain brake must be inspected before each use as it is a critical safety device that stops the chain in a kickback event.

Question 3

According to ANSI Z133, the minimum distance for an exclusion zone around a felling operation is generally:

Accepted Answer

Twice the height of the tree being felled in all directions

Answer

ANSI Z133 requires an exclusion zone of at least twice the tree's height to account for bounce and unexpected fall direction.

Question 4

OSHA requires employers to maintain a written Hazard Communication (HazCom) program. In tree care, which common substance triggers this requirement?

Accepted Answer

Pesticides and herbicides used in treatments

Answer

Pesticides and herbicides are chemical hazards requiring Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and proper labeling under OSHA's HazCom standard.

Question 5

A tree care employer with 10 or fewer employees is still subject to which OSHA recordkeeping requirement?

Accepted Answer

Reporting any work-related fatality within 8 hours to OSHA

Answer

All employers regardless of size must report work-related fatalities to OSHA within 8 hours and hospitalizations within 24 hours.

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