Standards, Ethics & Safety Practices Flashcards

A flagger controlling traffic around a survey crew should use which device under MUTCD guidance?

Answer: A STOP/SLOW paddle

The MUTCD prefers the STOP/SLOW paddle as the primary hand-signaling device for flaggers.

What is the main hazard when a surveyor enters a manhole to measure invert elevations?

Answer: Oxygen deficiency or toxic gases in a confined space

Manholes are often permit-required confined spaces that may hold hazardous atmospheres, so testing and permits are needed before entry.

A client asks a technician to leave an encroachment they found off the survey drawing. What should the technician do?

Answer: Refuse to hide it and tell the surveyor in responsible charge

Ethical standards forbid hiding material facts, so encroachments have to be reported accurately.

Which practice best prevents injuries when lifting a heavy tripod and instrument case from a truck bed?

Answer: Lift with your legs, keep the load close, and avoid twisting

Good lifting mechanics use your leg muscles and keep the load close to your body, which prevents back strain.

What is the main purpose of the NSPS Model Standards of Practice?

Answer: Setting minimum technical standards for professional surveying services

The NSPS Model Standards of Practice outline the minimum technical requirements for different kinds of survey services.

A crew member gets a tick bite during a woodland boundary survey. What's the recommended removal method?

Answer: Grasp it close to the skin with fine-tipped tweezers and pull straight up steadily

The CDC recommends steady, upward pulling with fine-tipped tweezers to remove a tick completely.

In a temporary traffic control zone, what is the 'buffer space'?

Answer: An optional open area that separates traffic flow from the work space

The buffer space gives a recovery area for errant vehicles between the transition and the work space.