NYC Sanitation Equipment Operation and Safety 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the first safety check a NYC sanitation worker must perform before operating a collection truck?
- Test the radio communication system
- Conduct a pre-trip vehicle inspection (Correct answer)
- Check the collection route map
- Confirm crew assignments
Correct answer: Conduct a pre-trip vehicle inspection
Before operating any DSNY vehicle, workers must conduct a mandated pre-trip inspection covering brakes, lights, tires, and other safety systems.
Question 2: Which type of truck is most commonly used by DSNY for residential garbage collection?
- Front-loader
- Side-loader
- Rear-loader (Correct answer)
- Roll-off truck
Correct answer: Rear-loader
DSNY primarily uses rear-loader trucks for residential collection because they are efficient in navigating NYC's narrow streets.
Question 3: What personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory for DSNY sanitation workers during collection?
- Hard hat and goggles only
- High-visibility vest and safety gloves (Correct answer)
- Full face shield and steel-toed boots
- Respirator and ear protection only
Correct answer: High-visibility vest and safety gloves
At minimum, DSNY workers must wear a high-visibility vest and safety gloves during collection operations to ensure visibility and hand protection.
Question 4: When a DSNY truck's compactor is jammed, what must a worker do first?
- Manually clear the jam with hands
- Shut off the packer engine and engage the safety lock before clearing (Correct answer)
- Radio dispatch for a replacement truck
- Use a hose to free the debris
Correct answer: Shut off the packer engine and engage the safety lock before clearing
Safety protocol requires shutting off the packer engine and engaging the safety lock before any attempt to clear a jam, preventing crush injuries.
Question 5: What does the 'spotter' role entail during a DSNY collection truck backing maneuver?
- Directing pedestrians away from the truck's path (Correct answer)
- Watching the route for upcoming traffic lights
- Collecting bins from the curb while the truck moves
- Recording vehicle mileage
Correct answer: Directing pedestrians away from the truck's path
The spotter's role is to guide the truck driver safely and alert pedestrians and vehicles to move away from the truck's backing path.
Question 6: How often are DSNY sanitation trucks required to undergo a formal mechanical inspection?
- Monthly (Correct answer)
- Every 3 months
- Every 6 months
- Annually
Correct answer: Monthly
DSNY trucks are required to undergo formal mechanical inspections monthly in addition to daily pre-trip checks by operators.
NYC Sanitation Equipment Operation and Safety 1
What is the first safety check a NYC sanitation worker must perform before operating a collection truck?