1-1-15 Pole top rescue

If the pole top rescue victim is not breathing, some utility/employers specify that the rescuer should give the victim five mouth-to-mouth breaths to fill their lungs before lowering the victim to the ground (True or False)

False

Slack should be left in the line after tying off a pole top rescue victim; this allows for a slight drop when the victim's safety strap is cut. (True or False)

False

There are four basic steps in a pole top rescue. (True or False)

False

If an injured climber is conscious, and insists on climbing down, the rescuer should insist on rigging the pole top rescue rope as a backup. (True or False)

True

If the casualty is still in contact with an energized circuit, system control or dispatch should be called to drop the circuit. (True or False)

True

If the victim of a pole top accident is no longer in contact with energized conductors, the rescuer should proceed with the rescue (True or False)

True

OSHA mandates that every Qualified Electrical Worker be trained in pole top rescue and mandates an annual review of these skills. (True or False)

True

Once a pole top rescue victim is secured, the victim's safety strap is cut on the opposite side of the desired swing. (True or False)

True

One way to build enough friction to hold a victim during a pole top rescue is to wrap the rope twice around the crossarm. (True or False)

True

When using an ox block for rescue, the block out does not have to be dropped. (True or False)

True

When using the ox block for rescue, a minimum of ______________ wrap(s) must be used. Select one: a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

a. 1

Once a pole top victim is lowered to the ground, first aid and/or CPR should be administered _____________ . Select one: a. as needed b. immediately c. within 2-3 minutes d. within 4-6 minutes

a. as needed

The most common knots used to secure the rope around a victim during a pole top rescue are two or three half-hitches or a ______ knot. Select one: a. bowline b. running bowline c. square d. weavers

a. bowline

When there is an injured worker on a pole, the first thing that should be done is ___________ . Select one: a. call for help b. climb to the rescue position c. evaluate the situation d. prepare to administer CPR

a. call for help

When performing a rescue, the _________ strap of the wood pole fall restriction device should be cut. Select one: a. inner b. outer c. primary d. secondary

a. inner

If a special rescue rope is used, it will usually be made of ___________ nylon. Select one: a. 1/4" b. 1/2" c. 5/8" d. 1"

b. 1/2"

To practice a pole top rescue, ______________ should be used. Select one: a. a full-size rescue mannequin b. a rescue trainer c. a yard trainer d. another personnel

b. a rescue trainer

When administering CPR, the ratio is two breaths to ________________ chest compressions. Select one: a. 10 b. 15 c. 30 d. 40

c. 30

Planning a pole top rescue should be done _________________ . Select one: a. as soon as the Qualified Electrical Worker is injured b. at the start of the job c. before climbing to the rescue position d. before climbing to the work position

c. before climbing to the rescue position

Deciding if rubber gloves are needed for a pole top rescue is part of ________________. Select one: a. assuring the safety of ground crew members b. clearing the victim from an energized source c. evaluating the situation d. the job briefing

c. evaluating the situation

After accessing the pole top victim's condition, the rescuer should ______________ . Select one: a. cut the victim's safety line b. drive a screwdriver into the crossarm and secure hand line c. give two quick breaths d. rig the rescue rope

d. rig the rescue rope