NYC Sanitation Equipment Operation and Safety 3

Question 1

What is the correct response if a DSNY truck is involved in a minor traffic accident during a route?

Accepted Answer

Stop, secure the scene, and contact dispatch and NYPD immediately

Answer

Move the truck and complete the route first

Answer

Exchange information privately and report later

Answer

Continue the route if no injuries are visible

Question 2

What type of fire extinguisher is required on DSNY collection vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Class ABC dry chemical extinguisher

Answer

Class A only

Answer

Class B only

Answer

CO2 extinguisher only

Question 3

When should a DSNY sanitation worker refuse to collect a container of unknown liquid?

Accepted Answer

Always — unknown liquids must be reported and left for hazmat assessment

Answer

Only if it is leaking

Answer

Only if it smells unusual

Answer

Only if the container is over 5 gallons

Question 4

How should DSNY workers position themselves relative to traffic when loading garbage from the curb?

Accepted Answer

Position the truck as a barrier between themselves and oncoming traffic

Answer

Face away from traffic to watch the truck

Answer

Stand on the traffic side to signal vehicles

Answer

Work only on one-way streets to eliminate concern

Question 5

What is the primary risk associated with operating a DSNY packer truck with an overloaded hopper?

Accepted Answer

Risk of packer mechanism failure and worker injury

Answer

Reduced fuel efficiency

Answer

Increased noise pollution

Answer

Slowed route completion

Question 6

Which condition requires a DSNY worker to immediately stop operating a collection truck?

Accepted Answer

Brake warning light illuminates while driving

Answer

Dashboard indicator light is amber

Answer

GPS unit loses signal

Answer

Radio static is heard