Ham Radio Technician Test Safety Procedures & Risk Management 2

Question 1

What is the minimum safe distance you should maintain from a lightning rod or metal mast during a thunderstorm?

Accepted Answer

Several feet, staying indoors is best

Answer

During a thunderstorm you should go indoors immediately; no outdoor distance is considered truly safe when lightning is present.

Question 2

When climbing a tower, what should you do with your tools while working at height?

Accepted Answer

Use a tool bag or belt to keep them secured to your body

Answer

Tools must be secured in a tool bag or belt so they cannot fall and injure people below.

Question 3

What hazard is presented by a resonant antenna that is connected to a transmitter operating on that antenna's frequency?

Accepted Answer

High RF voltages can appear at the feedpoint and along the antenna

Answer

A resonant antenna has high RF voltage at its feedpoint and along its elements, creating a shock hazard for anyone who touches it.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a safety wire or safety clip when working on a tower?

Accepted Answer

To provide a backup connection that arrests a fall if the primary harness fails

Answer

A safety wire or secondary lanyard provides a backup arrest point in case the primary fall-arrest component fails.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes proper first aid for a person who has received a severe RF burn?

Accepted Answer

Cool with cold running water, cover loosely, and seek medical attention

Answer

Severe burns should be cooled with running water, loosely covered, and evaluated by a medical professional.

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