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Regulatory Compliance (OSHA/Z133) Flashcards

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  1. ANSI Z133 specifies that a second climber or qualified worker on the ground must be present when a climber is working aloft primarily to:

    Answer: Monitor the climber and respond in case of emergency

    ANSI Z133 requires a qualified ground worker to monitor the climber and be capable of initiating an emergency rescue response.

  2. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.266, which of the following is a required component of a chainsaw inspection before use?

    Answer: Verifying the chain brake functions properly

    The chain brake must be inspected before each use as it is a critical safety device that stops the chain in a kickback event.

  3. According to ANSI Z133, the minimum distance for an exclusion zone around a felling operation is generally:

    Answer: Twice the height of the tree being felled in all directions

    ANSI Z133 requires an exclusion zone of at least twice the tree's height to account for bounce and unexpected fall direction.

  4. OSHA requires employers to maintain a written Hazard Communication (HazCom) program. In tree care, which common substance triggers this requirement?

    Answer: Pesticides and herbicides used in treatments

    Pesticides and herbicides are chemical hazards requiring Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and proper labeling under OSHA's HazCom standard.

  5. A tree care employer with 10 or fewer employees is still subject to which OSHA recordkeeping requirement?

    Answer: Reporting any work-related fatality within 8 hours to OSHA

    All employers regardless of size must report work-related fatalities to OSHA within 8 hours and hospitalizations within 24 hours.

  6. ANSI Z133 requires that all aerial lift operators used in tree care be:

    Answer: Trained and authorized by the employer

    ANSI Z133 requires the employer to train and authorize workers before they operate aerial lifts in tree care operations.

  7. Under OSHA standards, what must an employer do when a worker is exposed to a chemical hazard above the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)?

    Answer: Implement engineering controls, administrative controls, or provide appropriate PPE

    OSHA's hierarchy of controls requires employers to implement engineering or administrative controls first, with PPE as the last line of defense.