Training and Communication Flashcards
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What role does a 'safety champion' play on a tree care crew?
Answer: They model safe behavior, encourage peer accountability, and promote a safety-first culture
Safety champions influence culture through positive modeling and peer encouragement rather than through formal authority.
When must an employer provide retraining for an arborist according to OSHA guidelines?
Answer: When there is reason to believe the worker lacks current knowledge or skills to perform work safely
OSHA requires retraining whenever an employer has reason to believe a worker no longer has adequate knowledge or skill to work safely.
What is the primary safety advantage of using two-way radios over hand signals on a large tree removal site?
Answer: Radios allow clear communication when line-of-sight between crew members is blocked
Two-way radios maintain communication when trees, buildings, or noise prevent visual or auditory hand signals from working reliably.
Which element should ALWAYS be included in a site-specific Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) communication to the crew?
Answer: Identified hazards, control measures, and emergency procedures for that specific job
A JHA communicated to the crew must cover site-specific hazards, the controls in place, and what to do if an emergency occurs.
How should a crew leader BEST handle a situation where a worker refuses to perform what they believe is an unsafe task?
Answer: Document the refusal, investigate the concern, and resolve the hazard before proceeding
Workers have the right to refuse genuinely unsafe tasks; the leader must investigate and resolve the concern before work resumes.
What is the MOST effective way to reinforce a safety training message delivered in a morning tailgate talk?
Answer: Follow up throughout the day with observations and on-the-spot coaching when applicable
Reinforcement through real-time observation and coaching during the workday connects training content to actual job conditions.
When creating a site safety plan for a complex urban tree removal, which communication step should occur BEFORE work begins?
Answer: Brief all crew members on the plan, assign lookout duties, and confirm hand signals
All crew must be briefed on the plan, roles confirmed, and communication signals agreed upon before the first cut is made.