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Linemen Exam 2025 Newest Exam Questions And Correct Answers | Passed Why are wood poles used? - Answer- 1.) Low Cost 2.) strong & durable 3.) Insulating when dry 4.) easy to build equipment on 5.) easy to climb What are types of wood poles? ( Trees ) - Answer- 1.) Southern Yellow Pine ( Most used in today ) 2.) Western Red Cedar ( Second choice ) 3.) Douglas Fir 4:) Larch 5.) Chestnut What are the main steps of treating wood poles to prevent decay? - Answer- 1.) Remove Bark 2.) Drill holes/shape pole 3.)steam & vacuum dry 4.)force preservatives into wood. What Preservatives are used? - Answer- 1.) Creosote 2.) Pentachlorophenol Purpose: Prevent rot & decay What Weakens Poles? - Answer- 1.) Shell Rot- rot from moisture 2.) Heart rot-decay inside heartwood 3.)Decay- fungus breaking down wood 4.) insect damage- termites eat inside 5.) woodpecker holes- allows rot to enter 6.) checks- cracks along pole lengths 7.) shakes- separation along growth rings Important: most rot occurs near ground line. What are some standard pole heights? - Answer- 25-100 feet What 5 foot increments? - Answer- 25,30,35,40,45 etc What pole heights are typically used? - Answer- 35-55 feet What pole class is the strongest? - Answer- Class 1 is the strongest. Classes go from 1-7 What are all the classes & their load strength? - Answer- Class 1- 4500lb Class 2- 3700lb Class 3- 3000lb Class 4- 2400lb Class 5- 1900lb Class 6- 1500lbs Class 7- 1200lbs How is loads applied? - Answer- 3 feet from the top for Pole setting depth, what is the rule of thumb? - Answer- 10% of pole length + 2 feet Ex: 40-ft pole 4ft + 2ft 6ft in the ground What should you do before climbing a pole? - Answer- Always inspect unless brand new. What are the steps to inspecting a pole? - Answer- 1.) Visual Inspection ( cracks, rot, insect damage, loose wood ) 2.) Sound Test ( hit pole with hammer, solid ring= good - Dull/hollow = decay 3.) Ground Line Check ( rot often 6inches below ground What should you do if the pole is unsafe? - Answer- Call Foreman & mark pole with orange/red tape List main pole climbing equipment - Answer- - Climbers - Body belt - Pole Strap - Gloves List Body Belt Parts - Answer- 3 Main sections 1.) Cushion Section 2.) Belt with buckle 3.) Tool Saddle + D rings What are D- rings? - Answer- They attach the pole strap. What is a pole strap used for? - Answer- Support while working on the pole. It hooks d-rings on belt. What are climbers used for? - Answer- - Ascending poles - Descending Poles - Holding work position What is an important fit rule for climbers? - Answer- Leg iron should reach 1/8 inch below knee joint. What is the minimum safe length for Climber Gaffs? - Answer- 1 1/4 inch. What are tests to check safe length? - Answer- Plane Test- check sharpness Cutout test- jab into wood - good gaff cuts deeper What are causes of climber cutouts? - Answer- 1.) poor pole condition 2.) obstructions on pole 3.) bad clothing 4.) poor climbing technique