1-1 / lesson 14 Climbing poles

if the pole was a clock, where should the hardware of the WPFR device be placed? Select one: a. 3:00 and 9:00 b. 4:00 and 8:00 c. 7:00 and 5:00 d. 12:00 and 6:00

a. 3:00 and 9:00

While climbing and working on a pole, it is important to keep knees about ? away from the pole. Select one: a. 8" b. 12" c. 13" d. 14"

a. 8"

How should the inner strap of a WPFR device be positioned? Select one: a. Continually snug around the pole b. Loosely snug around the pole c. Slightly snug around the pole d. All of the above

a. Continually snug around the pole

If a hazard cannot be removed from a pole that is about to be climbed, one should ? . Select one: a. allow the most experienced Qualified Electrical Worker to go first b. cover or shield the hazard c. do the work with hot sticks d. use a bucket truck

b. cover or shield the hazard

Qualified Electrical Workers are permitted to work out of the secondary lanyard if the ? . Select one: a. Electrical Worker is an experienced climber b. free fall is limited to 2' c. pole is free from hazardous conditions d. secondary lanyard is acceptable to use under any condition

b. free fall is limited to 2'

Climbers are adjustable in lengths from ? . Select one: a. 11" to 16" b. 12" to 18" c. 14" to 20" d. 14" to 23"

c. 14" to 20"

An effective stroke distance when climbing up a pole is ? . Select one: a. 4" to 7" b. 6" to 8" c. 8" to 10" d. 10" to 14"

c. 8" to 10"

When a pole is raked, it should be climbed on the ? side. Select one: a. anchor b. conductor c. high d. low

c. high

When attaching a WPFR device to the body belt, the carabiner/snaphook gates should always face ? . Select one: a. down b. inwards c. out d. up

c. out

The inner strap accommodates for ? . Select one: a. pole size b. pole size and body girth c. proximity to pole d. both pole size and proximity to pole

c. proximity to pole

Climbing gaffs are available in two types, solid and ? . Select one: a. aluminum b. hollow core c. replaceable d. steel

c. replaceable

What should be done if the WPFR fails inspection? Select one: a. Destroy or discard it b. Remove it from service c. Replace it d. All of the above

d. All of the above

If the red warning core of the WPFR straps is showing, then what should be done? Select one: a. Continue using the straps until the red and black strands are exposed. b. Patch over the warning core and continue using the straps. c. Return the unit to the manufacture and get a replacement. d. Take the strap out of service.

d. Take the strap out of service.

Before climbing a pole, ? should be checked. Select one: a. hazards around the pole b. the depth of the pole in the ground c. the pole itself d. all of the above

d. all of the above

While inspecting a WPFR device, ? should be inspected. Select one: a. hardware b. inner and outer straps c. rivets d. all of the above

d. all of the above

A safety strap is normally twisted in order to give it a better grip on slippery poles. Select one: True False

false

If the pole is in good shape, two people can climb or descend a pole at the same time. Select one: True False

false

The rotted surface on a pole is not a hazard because the gaffs are designed to penetrate beyond the rot. Select one: True False

false

A hitchhiking method should be used to climb with a WPFR device. Select one: True False

true

A long sleeve shirt and work gloves should be worn whenever climbing a wood pole. Select one: True False

true

As a good safety habit, climbing equipment should be inspected regularly. Select one: True False

true

Climbers are not to be worn when working on the ground or riding in a vehicle. Select one: True False

true

Most areas have laws that prohibit attachments on a pole such as clotheslines and signs that are not part of their structure design. Select one: True False

true

The cleat must be present in the WPFR device to work properly. Select one: True False

true

To climb over an obstruction, a secondary or positioning lanyard must be used. Select one: True False

true

When at the working position and engaging the pole strap, the Qualified Electrical Worker should always look to make sure the safety belt snap has engaged the D-ring. Select one: True False

true

When climbing or descending a pole, weight should be supported by straightening the leg and locking the knee with each step. Select one: True False

true

When descending a pole, longer steps are better than shorter steps. Select one: True False

true