PPE & Gear
What does PPE stand for?
What is Personal Protective Equipment?
What is the OSHA-required tie-off rule?
What is 100% tie-off?
This plan must be in place before any climb begins.
What is a rescue plan?
Always maintain ________ points of contact when climbing.
What is three?
This daily form identifies site-specific risks.
What is a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?
This part of a harness must always be inspected for frays or tears before use.
What is the webbing?
This device connects a climber’s harness to a fixed ladder system.
What is a cable grab?
Name one sign of suspension trauma.
What is dizziness, numbness, or fainting?
Before climbing, you must complete this paperwork.
What is a JSA/JHA?
True or False: A cracked helmet is safe to wear if it still fits.
What is false?
This metal connector must close and lock automatically.
What is a carabiner?
At what height is fall protection required on a tower?
What is 6 feet?
How often should rescue drills be performed?
What is at least annually?
Name one way to ensure communication while on the tower.
What is a radio, cell phone, or hand signals?
(Will also except woo woo)
Identify one overhead hazard when working at height.
What is falling objects, loose cables, power lines, or ice buildup?
Name one item that must be present in a climber’s gear for rescue readiness.
What is a positioning lanyard / trauma strap / descender?
These two systems must be used together when climbing: fall arrest and...?
What is fall restraint or positioning system?
What is the first step in a rescue?
What is call for help / contact EMS / assess the situation?
Tools must be secured with these while climbing.
What are tool tethers or lanyards?
Name a hidden hazard when working near electrical lines.
What is induction or arcing?
True or False: Hard hats are optional above 6 feet.
What is false?
List two acceptable anchor points on a tower.
What are tower legs, engineered anchor points, or rated eye bolts?
This device can be used for a controlled descent during a rescue.
What is a descender or Ronin?
Climbing in these weather conditions is prohibited.
What is lightning, high wind, or heavy rain?
This gas may build up in shelters or cabinets, posing an unseen danger.
What is hydrogen gas or carbon monoxide?