Safety and Compliance Flashcards

A rope access job requires tools to be used at height above a busy sidewalk. Which control best addresses the dropped-object hazard at the source?

Answer: Tethering all tools to the technician or a tool bag

Tool tethering stops objects from falling in the first place, which is more reliable than relying on public behavior.

Under SPRAT practices, what is the minimum rope access team size for a work site?

Answer: Two technicians, with at least one able to perform rescue

Rope access is never done alone, and the team must include someone who can carry out a rescue.

Who is responsible for overall site safety and supervision on a SPRAT rope access job?

Answer: The Level III technician

The Level III is responsible for site safety, rescue planning, and supervising Level I and II technicians.

A crew plans to work on a structure where acids are used nearby. Why is this a concern for nylon ropes and slings?

Answer: Acids can severely weaken nylon, often with little visible sign

Nylon is vulnerable to acids and can lose strength without obvious damage, so you must assess chemical exposure and protect or replace textiles.

What is the best practice when weather conditions such as high winds or lightning develop during a rope access job?

Answer: Stop work and reassess according to the site's weather limits

Work should stop when conditions go beyond the limits set in the work plan, and only resume after the hazard has been reassessed.

Before working near machinery or energized equipment, which procedure ensures that hazardous energy cannot be released?

Answer: Lockout/tagout (LOTO)

LOTO isolates and locks out energy sources so that equipment can't start up unexpectedly while technicians are nearby.

Which head protection is appropriate for rope access work?

Answer: A helmet with a secure chin strap that meets a recognized standard

Rope access helmets need a chin strap so they stay on during a fall or inversion, and they must meet a recognized standard.