HSC Treestand Safety 2

Question 1

What does the TMA (Treestand Manufacturers Association) label on a treestand indicate?

Accepted Answer

The stand has been independently tested and meets industry safety standards

Answer

The TMA label means the stand has passed independent safety testing for load limits, structural integrity, and compliance with industry standards.

Question 2

When should a hunter attach their safety harness tether to the tree?

Accepted Answer

Before leaving the ground and while still at the lowest point of the climb

Answer

Attaching the tether before leaving the ground ensures the hunter is protected from the very first step and throughout the entire ascent.

Question 3

If you fall from a treestand and are suspended in your harness, what is the first self-rescue step recommended to prevent suspension trauma?

Accepted Answer

Use a suspension relief strap or foot loop to stand up and take weight off your legs

Answer

A suspension relief strap allows you to stand and pump your legs, keeping blood circulating in your lower body and preventing suspension trauma.

Question 4

What information should you leave with a trusted person before going to your treestand location?

Accepted Answer

Your exact stand location, expected return time, and what to do if you don't check in

Answer

Leaving your location, return time, and an action plan ensures someone can send help quickly if you are injured and cannot call for assistance.

Question 5

What is the maximum weight limit that most treestand manufacturers specify for their stands?

Accepted Answer

300 pounds, including the hunter and all gear

Answer

Most treestand manufacturers set a 300-pound combined weight limit (hunter plus gear), and exceeding it dramatically increases the risk of structural failure.

HSC - Hunter Safety Certification Practice Test

HSC - Hunter Safety Certification Practice Test

HSC Treestand Safety 2