CGM Health & Safety Protocols 4

Question 1

A grounds crew is working in an area recently treated with a restricted-use pesticide (RUP). Who is legally authorized to apply RUPs?

Accepted Answer

Only a certified or licensed pesticide applicator, or someone under their direct supervision

Answer

Restricted-use pesticides may only be applied by a certified applicator or by a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator as defined by EPA regulations.

Question 2

During a heat advisory, which symptom indicates heat stroke rather than heat exhaustion in a grounds worker?

Accepted Answer

Hot, red, dry or damp skin with confusion or loss of consciousness

Answer

Heat stroke is characterized by high body temperature, altered mental status, and skin that may be hot and dry or damp, unlike heat exhaustion where the victim remains alert.

Question 3

What is the primary reason grounds managers should conduct regular toolbox talks (tailgate safety meetings)?

Accepted Answer

To reinforce hazard awareness and safe practices for current job conditions

Answer

Toolbox talks provide timely, task-specific safety reinforcement that keeps hazard awareness current with changing seasonal conditions and job assignments.

Question 4

A grounds worker feels a mild shock while using an electric hedge trimmer. The safest immediate action is:

Accepted Answer

Stop using the tool immediately, disconnect it from power, and report it for inspection

Answer

Any electrical shock, even mild, indicates a fault that could escalate; the tool must be taken out of service, disconnected, and inspected by a qualified person.

Question 5

When mixing two different pesticide products, the grounds manager should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Check both product labels for compatibility and mixing instructions

Answer

Label compatibility instructions must be consulted before tank-mixing to prevent dangerous chemical reactions, loss of efficacy, or plant injury.

(CGM) Certified Grounds Manager Practice Test

(CGM) Certified Grounds Manager Practice Test

CGM Health & Safety Protocols 4