CTSP Regulatory Compliance (OSHA/Z133) 5

Question 1

OSHA's recordkeeping rule (29 CFR 1904) requires employers to record work-related injuries on the OSHA 300 log only if the injury results in:

Accepted Answer

Any medical treatment beyond basic first aid, days away from work, restricted work, or job transfer

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More than three days away from work or hospitalization

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Any visit to a medical professional regardless of treatment given

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Injury costs exceeding $500 in medical bills

Question 2

Under ANSI Z133, when must a work-positioning lanyard be used in combination with a separate fall-arrest system?

Accepted Answer

When working in a position where a fall could occur and the lanyard alone does not provide fall arrest

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Whenever the climber is above 20 feet

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Only when the ground crew requests it for liability purposes

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When climbing trees with a DBH greater than 24 inches

Question 3

Under OSHA's injury reporting requirements, an employer must notify OSHA within 24 hours if a work-related incident results in:

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The in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees

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Any employee requiring stitches at an emergency room

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A lost-time injury exceeding five calendar days

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Any incident involving a chainsaw or power tool

Question 4

ANSI Z133 requires a 'drop zone' to be established when removing wood from a tree. Which factor is most critical in determining the size of the drop zone?

Accepted Answer

The length of the piece and the height from which it is dropped

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The weight of the piece being lowered

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The slope of the ground beneath the tree

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The number of workers assigned to the ground crew

Question 5

A tree care company is cited by OSHA for a 'willful' violation. This classification means the employer:

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Intentionally and knowingly violated OSHA standards or was indifferent to worker safety

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Was unaware of the hazard but should have known about it

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Failed to correct a previously cited violation within the abatement period

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Allowed a worker under 18 to operate hazardous equipment

Question 6

According to ANSI Z133, the use of a hand-saw or chainsaw while positioned in the tree requires the climber to maintain:

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Three points of contact or be secured by the climbing system before cutting begins

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A two-hand grip on the tool at all times during cutting

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Direct communication with a ground worker via radio at all times

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A minimum of 10 feet of clearance above the cut

Question 7

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.266, what is the required action if a worker discovers a defective tool or piece of equipment at the start of a shift?

Accepted Answer

Remove the defective equipment from service and tag it so it cannot be used

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Tag the equipment and continue using it with caution until a replacement is available

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Report the defect to a supervisor and await written authorization to continue

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Repair the equipment on-site if the worker has basic mechanical skills