Structure access & fall protection CH.2

A body belt offers greater fall arrest protection than a full harness

false

A secondary belt can be used as a primary climbing belt

false

Checks in a wood pole drastically reduced the physical strength of the wood pole

false

Unauthorized signs such as "garage sale" signs should be replaced after work is completed

false

Which of the following components physically contacts the pole while climbing

gaff

When swinging around a pole to the right, the _____ foot should be higher than the _____

left, right

A body belt equipped with two D rings is designed to accommodate a fall restraint work positioning belt and a secondary belt

true

A fall restraint work positioning belt that is not adjusted correctly may offer little or no fall restraint protection

true

It is a good practice to inform and involve landowners anytime line work is to be completed on or near their property

true

It is possible to slap the phase conductors while climbing a wood pole

true

When climbing a wood pole your feet should be placed at _____ with reference to a clock

4 o'clock and 8 o'clock

Which of the following conditions should be assessed before climbing a wood pole

-direction of the lean -climbing space -attached equipment

When adjusting the climbers to fit, the shank should be approximately how far below the prominence of the knee

1/4"

Body belts are sized from hip bone to hip bone behind the back plus _____ inches

2

What is the maximum distance that a lineman may fall when attached only to their secondary belt?

2 feet

Climbers consist of _____ main components

4

How many quadrants are there on a wood pole?

4

Climbing a wood pole can be broken down into _____ basic steps

5 (Inspecting the pole, choosing a climbing route, adjusting your fall restraint equipment, using sound climbing techniques, maintaining M.A.D. and being aware of your surroundings)

When learning to climb, the second gaff should be placed approximately how far above or below the first gaff when ascending or descending

6"

When climbing a wood pole the preferred climbing path should be

In line with the phase conductors

Good climbing practice requires the lineman to

Look up continually while climbing