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

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?

Accepted Answer

Rear-loader

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

High-visibility vest and safety gloves

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Directing pedestrians away from the truck's path

Answer

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.

NYC - Sanitation Test Practice Test