UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM - LEVEL ONE BLOCK EXAM :Line G - Climbing

UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM - LEVEL ONE BLOCK EXAM :

Line G - Climbing

G1 - Select and inspect climbing gear

1. Which of the following materials is best suited for arborist climbing rope?

2. __________ are used to both protect climbing rope from the bark of the tree and to protect the tree from any damage from friction from a moving rope.

3. What is used to position rigging lines, climbing lines and friction savers into a tree?

4. Connecting devices should be cleaned and _____________ before being stored, and any found defective must be discarded immediately.

5. Whats another name for lanyards?

6. Which of the following is NOT a type of sling?

7. Why should climbing spurs only be used on trees that are being removed, or in the case of an emergency?

8. Name two functions micro pulleys are most commonly used for.

9. What is the working load percentage for arborist rigging lines

10. What is the working load percentage for arborist climbing lines?

11. Which of the materials is not suitable for the fabrication of climbing lines?

12. What should be done with retired lines????

13. Which of the following is NOT a term associated with a climbing saddle????

14. What should be used to clean a climbing saddle?

G2 - Conduct pre-climb assessments

1. What is the information collected on a pre-climb assessment used for?

2. What are four areas that must be identified in a visual inspection??

3. How many qualified workers must b present during a tree-climbing operations?

4. How do workers indicate to the public that the worksite is hazardous and unauthorised access is prohibited?

5. Give 5 examples of site risks that need to be carefully assessed.

6. Give 5 examples of what to look for while assessing a tree as pat of a pre-climb inspection.

7. How should clibing work proceed in adverse weathe conditions?

8. Give six examples of what kind of information must be cummunicated in a job plan briefing.

9. Which team member competent in emergency rescue procedures must be present during all three climbing operation.

G3 - Climb using various techniques

1. How is weight tested once the line has been attached to the anchor point?

2. What is the definition of the acronym THADDS?

3. Footlock Methods of rope ascent must only be used if the climber is securely attached either with a suitable friction knot or _________ device.

4. What must a climber using spurs do after descending a try and why?

5. What are the two methods of work positioning redirects?

6. Which pieces of PPE are required when using a throw line?

7. List three things that must be considered when choosing a climbing route.

8. Be sure to gain good balace in the gtree, by correct positioning of your _________ in relation to the work to be performed, the position of your safty lanyard and of your tie-in point.

9. Which is the preferred techniique to use when ascending a static doubled line?

10. Describe the three steps of the Sit-Stand method to ascend a tree.

11. What technique refers the method of climbing in which both legs of the line are stationary as the climber ascends?

Which climbing technique may only be used during sectional removal operations?

13. What is the correct ration for landyard length?

14.  list four aspects of spur assemblies that should be checked daily

15. Limb walking requires the climber to always maintain a Three-Point contact with the tree

16. List one aspect of rigging to check prior to descending a tree.

17. Why should a climber decend a tree a t a moderatley slow speed?

18. What is the definition of a hitch in rope work?

G4 - Conduct post-climb job and gear inspection

1. All climbing equipment - be it ropes, lines, hardware, tools, PPE or harness, must conform to applicable safety standards and be in a usable condition according to regulation and _______ guidelines.

2.  Who must perform the de-rigging of a tree after a job has been completed?

3. Give four examples of what a climbing saddle must be inspected for post climb.

4. On a post-climb inspection, all hardwear and splices must be inspected and all _______ must be tied and dress properly

Where should all equipment be stored?