NYC Safety Procedures and PPE 3

Question 1

What is the OSHA permissible noise exposure limit for an 8-hour workday that DSNY workers must observe near loud compactor equipment?

Accepted Answer

90 dB(A)

Answer

OSHA sets the 8-hour TWA permissible exposure limit at 90 dB(A); levels above this require hearing protection.

Question 2

A sanitation worker slips and falls during route operations. What must they do according to DSNY incident reporting requirements?

Accepted Answer

File a written incident report the same day, regardless of injury severity

Answer

All workplace incidents must be reported the same day to create a record that protects the worker's rights and enables safety improvements.

Question 3

Which NYC DSNY regulation governs how collection workers should handle asbestos-containing materials found in waste?

Accepted Answer

Leave it and notify the supervisor — asbestos requires special handling and disposal

Answer

Asbestos is a regulated hazardous material; collection workers must refuse it and notify supervisors for proper remediation and disposal.

Question 4

What does NYC Local Law require sanitation workers to do when they see a pedestrian in the truck's path during a reverse maneuver?

Accepted Answer

Stop the truck immediately and wait for the path to clear

Answer

Immediate stopping when a pedestrian is in the reverse path is required to prevent fatal struck-by incidents.

Question 5

Under DSNY ergonomic guidelines, what is the maximum recommended weight a single worker should manually lift without mechanical assistance?

Accepted Answer

50 lbs

Answer

50 lbs is the standard single-worker manual lift limit; heavier loads require team lifting or mechanical aid to prevent musculoskeletal injury.

NYC - Sanitation Test Practice Test