Pole Testing
What is the minimum number of times you must pole prod your pole?
What is 4
When should you test your FVD?
What is, upon receiving it, before each use, once a month on the 193A plug, if you replace the battery and if you suspect damage.
What is the minimum following distance?
What is, 4-6 seconds.
When should a site survey be completed?
What is, upon arrival before working at the location.
When should we inspect our ladders?
What is, Upon receiving it, before the first climb each day, once a month, if we suspect damage or if the ladder is dropped.
What is the minimum number of times you must strike the pole with your linesman hammer?
What is 12
How do you test your FVD?
What is, inspect the housing for any defects, ensure the label is free of damage, press the button and watch for the red bars to go all the way up, listen for the audible sound and ensure the green light stays on.
What are the Smith 5 Keys?
What is, Aim high in steering, Get the big picture, Keep your eyes moving, Leave yourself an out & Make sure they see you.
What are we identifying during a site survey?
What is, all potential and actual hazards in our walking and working areas/paths.
What are we inspecting on the ladder?
What is, The 6 R's. Rails, Rungs, Rivets, Rubbers, Rope & Rest of everything else
What is the first thing we are required to do prior to touching the pole?
What is FVD the pole
What should you do if the green light does not come on?
What is, replace the battery and test again
How often should you check your mirrors?
What is, every 5-8 seconds.
What can we use to help us identify a hole or protruding object in our working/walking path?
What is, our opportunity cone.
Where must our yellow ladder strap be placed?
What is, between the 4th and 5th rung , under the 5th rung
Who is responsible for testing the pole?
Who the person climbing the pole?
When should you use your FVD?
What is, prior to touching anything.
What should you do prior to crossing through an intersection?
What is, Scan left-right-left.
What path should we take each time when walk back and forth from our work location and parking location?
What is, the same path that we already identified as safe.
What PPE is required when working aloft or handling ladders?
What is, Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Safety Vest, Work Gloves, FVD & Proper Boots
What PPE is required when hammer testing above eye level?
What is goggles
Where should your FVD be while working?
What is, within arm's reach (on your person)
What is the first choice for parking?
What is, pull through.
What are we trying to eliminate by doing a proper site survey?
What is, Slips, Trips & Falls
Are customer owned ladders acceptable for an AT&T employee to use?
What is, NO