LAP Year 1 Week 1

OSHA mandates that gaffs used for climbing wood poles cannot be fewer than

• 2 inches

• 1.5 inches

• 1.25 inches

• 1 inch

A portable extension ladder is leaned against a substation structure. Its working height is 16 feet. How far out does the base have to be?

• 3 feet

• 4 feet

• 5 feet

• 6 feet

How far above the landing must an extention ladder extend?

• Flush

• 1 foot

• 2 feet

• 3 feet

5000 pounds is the

• Strength requirement for anchorages when using fall arrest systems.

• Maximum allowable load on a standard extension ladder.

• Strength requirement for anchorages when using position device systems.

• Maximum allowable arresting force on employee using a body harness.

3000 pounds is the

• Strength requirement for anchorages when using fall arrest systems.

• Maximum allowable load on a standard extension ladder.

• Strength requirement for anchorages when using position device systems.

• Maximum allowable arresting force on employee using a body harness.

What type of fall protection system includes body belts and positioning straps?

• Fall arrest

• Positioning Device

• Horizontal Lifeline

• Vertical Harness

The insulation distance when rubber gloving from an insulated pole mounted platform is

• Equal to minimum approach distance

• 16 inches

• Industry best practice

• 12 inches

What type of fall protection is required when working from ariel lift?

• Positioning device system

• Vertical cable lifeline system

• self-retracting lifeline system

• Fall arrest system

How can you tell if the pole is set at the proper depth prior to climbing?

• That info is recorded on maps and prints.

• A dull thud sound will be heard when struck with a hammer

• The brand should be about eye level

• By bore testing

The Buckingham Super Squeeze device is an example of:

• Insulated platform anchor system

• body belt harness combination belt

• wood pole fall-restriction device

• self-retracting lanyard system