CTSP Study Guide 2026

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📋 CTSP Exam Format at a Glance

100

Questions

120 min

Time Limit

70%

Passing Score

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📚 CTSP Topics to Study (85)

OSHA · 11 cards Risk Assessment · 11 cards Aerial Lift Operations Safety · 7 cards Aerial Lift Operations Safety · 7 cards Aerial Lift Operations Safety · 7 cards Aerial Lift Operations Safety · 7 cards Chainsaw Use and PPE · 7 cards Chainsaw Use and PPE · 7 cards Chainsaw Use and PPE · 7 cards Chainsaw Use and PPE · 7 cards CTSP Ground Operations and Traffic Control · 7 cards CTSP Ground Operations and Traffic Control · 7 cards CTSP Struck-By and Falling Object Hazards · 7 cards CTSP Struck-By and Falling Object Hazards · 7 cards CTSP Tree Climbing and Rigging Safety · 7 cards CTSP Tree Climbing and Rigging Safety · 7 cards Electrical Hazards and Utility Line Safety · 7 cards Electrical Hazards and Utility Line Safety · 7 cards Electrical Hazards and Utility Line Safety · 7 cards Electrical Hazards and Utility Line Safety · 7 cards Electrical Hazards and Utility Line Safety · 7 cards Hazard and Risk Assessment · 7 cards Hazard and Risk Assessment · 7 cards Hazard and Risk Assessment · 7 cards Hazard and Risk Assessment · 7 cards Hazard Identification and Control · 7 cards Hazard Identification and Control · 7 cards Hazard Identification and Control · 7 cards Hazard Identification and Control · 7 cards Incident Prevention and Response · 7 cards

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✍️ Sample CTSP Questions & Answers

1. During aerial lift operations, a ground-based crew member must:

✓ Stay clear of the drop zone and maintain visual communication with the operator

Ground crew must stay out of the drop zone to avoid struck-by hazards and maintain sight lines and communication with the bucket operator.

2. OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires employers to offer hepatitis B vaccination to employees at risk at:

✓ No cost to the employee

The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires employers to make the hepatitis B vaccine available at no cost to employees with occupational exposure.

3. What is the function of the 'back cut' in a standard tree felling operation?

✓ To complete the felling by cutting from the back of the tree to release it from the hinge

The back cut releases the tree from the stump and allows it to fall in the direction controlled by the notch and hinge.

4. A CTSP is developing a comprehensive safety program for a tree care company. Which of the following is the MOST critical foundational element for the program's success?

✓ A written commitment to safety from all levels of management.

A successful safety program begins with a clear and demonstrated commitment from leadership. This top-down approach fosters a strong safety culture where every employee understands that safety is a core value of the organization, influencing all decisions and actions.

5. Under OSHA's Powered Industrial Trucks standard, which of the following is required before an operator uses a aerial lift device (bucket truck) for tree work?

✓ Employer-provided training and authorization specific to the equipment type

OSHA requires operators of aerial lifts to be trained and authorized by the employer before using the specific type of equipment.

6. Which of the following best describes the concept of 'hierarchy of controls' application in selecting fall protection for climbers?

✓ Prefer elimination or engineering controls; use PPE only when higher-order controls are infeasible

The hierarchy prioritizes elimination and engineering controls over PPE; in climbing, this might mean using an aerial lift instead of a climbing system when feasible.

🎯 Free CTSP Practice Tests

OSHA · 11 questions Risk Assessment · 11 questions Regulatory Compliance (OSHA/Z133) · 7 questions Aerial Lift Operations Safety · 7 questions Aerial Lift Operations Safety · 7 questions Regulatory Compliance (OSHA/Z133) · 7 questions Regulatory Compliance (OSHA/Z133) · 7 questions Aerial Lift Operations Safety · 7 questions Aerial Lift Operations Safety · 7 questions Regulatory Compliance (OSHA/Z133) · 7 questions

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Your CTSP Study Path

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