CTSP Training and Communication 4

Question 1

What role does a 'safety champion' play on a tree care crew?

Accepted Answer

They model safe behavior, encourage peer accountability, and promote a safety-first culture

Answer

Safety champions influence culture through positive modeling and peer encouragement rather than through formal authority.

Question 2

When must an employer provide retraining for an arborist according to OSHA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

When there is reason to believe the worker lacks current knowledge or skills to perform work safely

Answer

OSHA requires retraining whenever an employer has reason to believe a worker no longer has adequate knowledge or skill to work safely.

Question 3

What is the primary safety advantage of using two-way radios over hand signals on a large tree removal site?

Accepted Answer

Radios allow clear communication when line-of-sight between crew members is blocked

Answer

Two-way radios maintain communication when trees, buildings, or noise prevent visual or auditory hand signals from working reliably.

Question 4

Which element should ALWAYS be included in a site-specific Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) communication to the crew?

Accepted Answer

Identified hazards, control measures, and emergency procedures for that specific job

Answer

A JHA communicated to the crew must cover site-specific hazards, the controls in place, and what to do if an emergency occurs.

Question 5

How should a crew leader BEST handle a situation where a worker refuses to perform what they believe is an unsafe task?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal, investigate the concern, and resolve the hazard before proceeding

Answer

Workers have the right to refuse genuinely unsafe tasks; the leader must investigate and resolve the concern before work resumes.

CTSP - Certified Treecare Safety Professional Practice Test