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Health & Safety Protocols Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for pesticides used on grounds?

    Answer: To provide hazard, handling, and emergency response information

    SDS documents provide comprehensive hazard communication including health risks, PPE requirements, first aid, and spill response procedures.

  2. Under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), employees who work with hazardous chemicals must be trained:

    Answer: Before working with hazardous chemicals and when new hazards are introduced

    HazCom requires training before initial exposure and whenever new chemical hazards are introduced to the workplace.

  3. A grounds crew member is using a chainsaw near bystanders. The minimum safe distance to keep untrained personnel away from chainsaw operations is generally:

    Answer: 50 feet

    Industry standards recommend a minimum 50-foot exclusion zone around chainsaw operations to protect bystanders from flying debris.

  4. Which type of respirator is required when applying pesticides with an organic vapor hazard in poorly ventilated areas?

    Answer: Half-face respirator with OV/P100 cartridges

    A half-face or full-face respirator fitted with organic vapor and particulate (OV/P100) cartridges provides the necessary protection against pesticide vapors and particulates.

  5. What is the correct first aid response if a worker gets a pesticide concentrate splashed into their eyes?

    Answer: Flush with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention

    Eyes exposed to pesticides should be flushed continuously with clean water for a minimum of 15 minutes, then the worker should receive medical evaluation.

  6. A grounds manager notices a crew member has not been fit-tested for their assigned respirator. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, this is:

    Answer: A violation; fit testing is required before use of any tight-fitting respirator

    OSHA mandates quantitative or qualitative fit testing for all workers using tight-fitting respirators before initial use and annually thereafter.

  7. When operating a ride-on mower on a slope, which safety practice is most critical to prevent rollover?

    Answer: Mowing across the slope rather than up and down

    Mowing across (contour mowing) a slope, rather than up and down, significantly reduces the risk of a lateral rollover on ride-on equipment.

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