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Chainsaw Use and PPE Flashcards

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  1. What does the term 'bore cutting' (plunge cutting) require the operator to use to initiate the cut safely?

    Answer: The lower portion of the bar, rocking into the cut

    Bore cutting should be initiated using the lower quadrant of the bar nose, rocking the saw forward carefully to avoid the upper kickback zone during entry.

  2. Which factor has the GREATEST effect on increasing kickback risk?

    Answer: Contact with the upper nose quadrant of the bar

    Contact with the upper nose quadrant is the primary cause of kickback events because that zone causes the chain to catch and rapidly rotate the bar upward.

  3. Under hot working conditions, a tree care worker wearing chainsaw chaps and full PPE should be monitored for signs of:

    Answer: Heat stress and heat stroke

    Full chainsaw PPE significantly reduces the body's ability to dissipate heat, greatly increasing the risk of heat stress and heat stroke in warm conditions.

  4. The 'dead man's throttle' feature on a chainsaw means:

    Answer: The throttle returns to idle when the trigger is released

    The dead man's throttle (trigger interlock) returns the chainsaw to idle speed as soon as the operator releases the throttle trigger, reducing chain speed immediately.

  5. When selecting chainsaw bar length for a climbing operation, the ANSI Z133 guidance recommends:

    Answer: The shortest bar appropriate for the task to limit kickback exposure

    ANSI Z133 recommends using the shortest bar appropriate for the task, as shorter bars reduce kickback severity and are easier to control in confined aerial positions.

  6. A chainsaw that has been submerged in water or dropped should be:

    Answer: Inspected and serviced before returning to service

    A submerged or dropped saw must be fully inspected and serviced — including checking the chain brake, bar, and all safety features — before being returned to operation.

  7. What color is the universal standard for marking first-aid kits and emergency equipment on tree care job sites?

    Answer: Red

    Red is the universally recognized color for first-aid kits and emergency/fire-safety equipment, enabling quick identification during an emergency on a job site.