Corporate Ladder
Explain 4:1 Ratio
For every 4 feet of height the ladder reaches, the base should be 1 foot away from the support surface.
How many cones need to be put out when parked? Why?
At least 2. To perform the circle of safety and ensure the area around the van is clear before driving away.
What is the acceptable color and size for ground wire per company policy?
Green #10
Stretch
Amp clamps replace the FVD testing process
False. The Amp clamp should only be used AFTER you have determined there is no foreign voltage present by using your FVD. Use your FVD FIRST.
What is the ladder strap position on a pole when climbing a strand?
As high as you can go
Name the ways to carry a ladder and when to use each.
D-Ring - Windy conditions and slippery/unstable ground conditions.
Shoulder Carry - Calm wind conditions and dry grounds.
Vertical is no longer considered a carry - Use when repositioning the ladder less than 10ft
The amp clamp should be set to this when testing.
2/20A
When should PPE be inspected?
Prior to each use
When climbing, 4 points of contact are required at all times.
False. Only 3 points of contact are required at all times when ascending and descending the ladder.
Name the pole tests
Visual, FVD, Push, Prod, Sound (Hammer)
Remain at least how many inches from overhead power at all times?
12 inches
Name 5 signs of abnormal heat within the house box.
Melted cable jacket, burnt smell, discolored cable, partially melted house box, damaged splitter/ground block.
A customer refuses to secure their pet. What is the next step?
If the customer refuses to secure the animal, leave the customer’s premises and contact your supervisor for further instructions
It is okay to personalize and bedazzle your hard hat
False. Any damage affecting the integrity of the hard hat shall warrant the issuance of a new hard hat. No decals or stickers are allowed on hard hats unless authorized.
When using a ladder strap on the pole, the strap should be positioned...
Directly under the 5th rung
When does a FVD alarm sound?
The FVD is calibrated so that the alarm will activate at 50 VAC.
The max amperage level that is considered acceptable in order to continue working safely
0.99 Amps
This rule entails staying at least 4 seconds behind the vehicle ahead when driving under ideal conditions.
Four Second Following Distance
When replacing a midspan, cut the drop from the midspan first.
False. Cut the drop from the house to prevent being catapulted.
Name 5 PPE requirements when climbing a ladder
Hard Hat, Vest, Glasses, Gloves, And Long Sleeves
Name 3 work activities require a hard hat to be worn.
Any aerial work
The presence of an overhead hazard(s) where sharp piercing objects (such as nails, screws sharp metal) are present.
Inside a confined space
What is the conductive cap on a FVD used for and how do you utilize it?
Grounding.
Place the conductive cap onto the end of the FVD.
Attach a ground cord to the conductive cap.
Attach the other end of the ground cord to the metal end of a screwdriver inserted into the earth-ground.
Name 3 work activities that require eye protection
Working with power tools or machinery (hammering, drilling, scraping and/or cutting).
Working indoors where the potential for an eye injury is present (dusty or dirty areas such as attics, ceilings, crawlspaces, and closets).
Handling cable or wires.
The FVD will detect voltage on shielded power cables
False. The FVD will only detects voltage from exposed components.