CTSP Safety Program Management 3

Question 1

Which hierarchy of controls should be applied FIRST when addressing a tree care hazard?

Accepted Answer

Elimination or substitution of the hazard

Answer

The hierarchy of controls prioritizes elimination or substitution as the most effective means of hazard control.

Question 2

What is the role of a 'competent person' as defined by OSHA in tree care operations?

Accepted Answer

A person capable of identifying hazards and with authority to correct them

Answer

OSHA defines a competent person as someone who can identify existing and predictable hazards and has authority to take corrective action.

Question 3

What minimum training must be documented before a new tree care employee is allowed to operate a chipper?

Accepted Answer

Formal chipper-specific safety training per ANSI Z133 and manufacturer requirements

Answer

ANSI Z133 requires chipper operators to be trained in safe operating procedures, hazard recognition, and manufacturer guidelines before operation.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a 'leading indicator' in safety program management?

Accepted Answer

Number of safety audits completed and hazards corrected

Answer

Leading indicators measure proactive safety activities (audits, training, hazard corrections) that predict future performance, unlike lagging indicators that measure past incidents.

Question 5

A crew supervisor notices a worker not wearing required eye protection. The BEST immediate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Stop the task and require the worker to don eye protection before continuing

Answer

Supervisors must stop unsafe work immediately and require corrective action before allowing the task to continue.

CTSP - Certified Treecare Safety Professional Practice Test

CTSP - Certified Treecare Safety Professional Practice Test

CTSP Safety Program Management 3