CTSP Regulatory Compliance (OSHA/Z133) 4

Question 1

Under ANSI Z133, a 'qualified arborist' is distinguished from a 'competent person' primarily because the qualified arborist:

Accepted Answer

Possesses recognized credentials and broader technical knowledge of arboriculture

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Has more years of field experience than a competent person

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Is licensed by the state in which they work

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Has completed an OSHA 30-hour training course

Question 2

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 requires fall protection systems when workers are exposed to fall hazards at or above what height in construction?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

4 feet

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10 feet

Answer

15 feet

Question 3

According to ANSI Z133, what is required before a climber ascends a tree that has a visible cavity or decay?

Accepted Answer

A hazard assessment must be performed to determine if the tree can safely support the climber

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The cavity must be filled with concrete or foam sealant

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The tree must be removed from the ground before any aerial work

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A structural engineer must inspect and sign off on the tree

Question 4

An OSHA compliance officer arrives at a tree care job site for an inspection. Under the OSH Act, employees have the right to:

Accepted Answer

Accompany the compliance officer during the workplace inspection

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Refuse to speak with the compliance officer without an attorney present

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Demand that the employer be removed from the premises during the inspection

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Postpone the inspection by 30 days by written request

Question 5

ANSI Z133 specifies that a saddle (harness) used for tree climbing must be inspected:

Accepted Answer

Before each use by the user

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Annually by a third-party testing laboratory

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Every 500 hours of use or annually, whichever comes first

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Only when visible damage is observed

Question 6

Which OSHA standard applies when tree care workers encounter an energized power line that the utility has NOT de-energized or guarded?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.269 (Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution)

Answer

29 CFR 1910.303 (Electrical, General)

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29 CFR 1926.416 (General Electrical)

Answer

29 CFR 1910.147 (Lockout/Tagout)

Question 7

Under ANSI Z133, when using a bucket truck for aerial tree work, workers must wear what at all times while in the bucket?

Accepted Answer

A full-body harness connected to an anchor point in the bucket

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A hard hat and safety glasses only

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A Type II life jacket rated for aerial work

Answer

Chainsaw-resistant chaps and a climbing saddle