Health & Safety Protocols Flashcards

Which federal agency enforces the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticide use?

Answer: EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers and enforces the Worker Protection Standard, which covers pesticide safety for agricultural workers and handlers.

A grounds worker is stung multiple times by wasps while mowing near a hidden nest and shows signs of throat swelling and difficulty breathing. The manager should FIRST:

Answer: Call 911 immediately as these are signs of anaphylaxis

Throat swelling and breathing difficulty after multiple stings indicate anaphylaxis, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate EMS activation.

Under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard, which body fluid from a public space requires grounds workers to use universal precautions?

Answer: Blood found on a playing field

Blood is a primary vehicle for bloodborne pathogens such as HIV and hepatitis B, requiring universal precautions including gloves and proper disposal.

What is the recommended action before allowing workers to re-enter a treated area after pesticide application?

Answer: Observe the pesticide label's Re-Entry Interval (REI)

The Re-Entry Interval (REI) stated on the pesticide label is a legal requirement that must be followed before workers re-enter treated areas.

A grounds worker is using a string trimmer when a piece of debris strikes their lower leg and causes a deep laceration. The FIRST priority is:

Answer: Applying direct pressure to control bleeding and calling for help

Controlling hemorrhage with direct pressure is the immediate life-safety priority for a significant laceration before any other steps.

Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO) procedures are required when grounds workers perform which activity?

Answer: Servicing or unclogging equipment where unexpected energization could cause injury

LOTO (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147) must be applied any time a worker services equipment where unexpected startup or energy release could cause injury.

Which component of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) identifies the specific hazards associated with each step of a task?

Answer: The hazard identification column

In a JHA, after listing each job step, the hazard identification column documents what could go wrong at each step, driving the selection of controls.