ISA Certified Arborist Chapter 15 (Tree Worker Safety)Questions with Complete Solutions(SCORED A+)

ISA Certified Arborist Chapter 15 (Tree
Worker Safety)Questions with Complete
Solutions(SCORED A+)

As used in many standards and regulations, the term _______ denotes a mandatory
requirement, and the term _______ denotes an advisory recommendation. - ANSWER-
shall
should

Name five pieces of personal protective equipment that are generally required for all
tree workers. - ANSWER-hard hat
eye protection
hearing protection, when applicable
leg protection, when applicable
sturdy work boots and appropriate clothing

True/False - All communications wires and cables shall be considered to be energized
with potentially fatal voltages and shall never be touched directly or indirectly. -
ANSWER-True

True/False - OSHA regulates industrial safety and health issues in the United States
(OHSA, in Canada) - ANSWER-True

The safety standard for tree care operations in the United States is the ______. -
ANSWER-ANSI Z133

True/False - Head protection need only be worn while there are climbers in the trees. -
ANSWER-False

True/False - Eye protection is not required for tree work. - ANSWER-False

True/False - Hearing protection may be in the form of ear plugs or ear-muff-type
devices. - ANSWER-True

True/False - Workers must not wear gauntlet-type gloves while chipping brush. -
ANSWER-True

If a climber warns, "Stand clear," he or she must not proceed until hearing the
acknowledgement, _______ _______. - ANSWER-"all clear"