NYC Sanitation Equipment Operation and Safety

Question 1

What is the first safety check a NYC sanitation worker must perform before operating a collection truck?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a pre-trip vehicle inspection

Answer

Test the radio communication system

Answer

Check the collection route map

Answer

Confirm crew assignments

Question 2

Which type of truck is most commonly used by DSNY for residential garbage collection?

Accepted Answer

Rear-loader

Answer

Front-loader

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Side-loader

Answer

Roll-off truck

Question 3

What personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory for DSNY sanitation workers during collection?

Accepted Answer

High-visibility vest and safety gloves

Answer

Hard hat and goggles only

Answer

Full face shield and steel-toed boots

Answer

Respirator and ear protection only

Question 4

When a DSNY truck's compactor is jammed, what must a worker do first?

Accepted Answer

Shut off the packer engine and engage the safety lock before clearing

Answer

Manually clear the jam with hands

Answer

Radio dispatch for a replacement truck

Answer

Use a hose to free the debris

Question 5

What does the 'spotter' role entail during a DSNY collection truck backing maneuver?

Accepted Answer

Directing pedestrians away from the truck's path

Answer

Watching the route for upcoming traffic lights

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Collecting bins from the curb while the truck moves

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Recording vehicle mileage

Question 6

How often are DSNY sanitation trucks required to undergo a formal mechanical inspection?

Accepted Answer

Monthly

Answer

Every 3 months

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Every 6 months

Answer

Annually