Sanitation MCQ Exam Flashcards
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What is the maximum weight a NYC sanitation worker is generally required to lift without mechanical assistance?
Answer: 100 lbs
NYC DSNY guidelines require mechanical assistance for loads exceeding 100 lbs to prevent workplace injuries.
A resident places a large appliance (refrigerator) on the curb without scheduling a bulk pickup. What should a sanitation worker do?
Answer: Leave it and notify a supervisor to arrange a bulk pickup
Bulk items like appliances require scheduled pickup appointments and should not be collected during regular routes without authorization.
Which federal agency sets the primary occupational safety standards that NYC sanitation workers must follow?
Answer: OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets and enforces workplace safety standards for sanitation workers.
When operating a rear-loading collection truck, a sanitation worker must ensure the hopper area is clear before activating the packer blade because:
Answer: It prevents serious injury or death to workers or bystanders
Activating the packer blade without clearing the hopper is a leading cause of fatal injuries in sanitation work.
NYC residents are required to place recyclables at the curb no earlier than how many hours before the scheduled collection time?
Answer: 24 hours
NYC sanitation rules allow residents to place materials at the curb no earlier than 24 hours before their scheduled collection.
What does the term 'route efficiency' refer to in NYC sanitation operations?
Answer: Completing a collection route in the least time with minimal fuel use
Route efficiency measures how effectively a crew completes their assigned collection route by minimizing time and resource consumption.
A sanitation worker notices a bag leaking a yellowish liquid with a strong chemical odor. The correct first action is to:
Answer: Leave it and notify a supervisor immediately
Unidentified chemical waste must be treated as hazardous; workers should not handle it and must alert a supervisor for proper disposal protocols.