NYC Sanitation Exam 2

Question 1

What is the maximum weight a NYC sanitation worker is expected to lift without mechanical assistance during normal collection duties?

Accepted Answer

100 pounds

Answer

NYC DSNY guidelines indicate sanitation workers should not lift more than 100 pounds without mechanical assistance.

Question 2

When a NYC sanitation truck's packer mechanism malfunctions during a collection route, the operator should first:

Accepted Answer

Stop immediately and call for a supervisor or mechanic

Answer

Equipment malfunctions must be reported immediately to a supervisor to prevent injury and further damage.

Question 3

Which NYC agency is responsible for enforcing sanitation code violations against property owners?

Accepted Answer

DSNY

Answer

The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) issues and enforces sanitation code violations related to waste disposal.

Question 4

In NYC, residents must place bulk items (large furniture, appliances) curbside no earlier than:

Accepted Answer

The night before collection

Answer

Bulk items must be placed at the curb the night before the scheduled bulk collection day.

Question 5

A NYC sanitation worker notices an abandoned vehicle on a collection route. The correct procedure is to:

Accepted Answer

Contact NYPD and document the location

Answer

Abandoned vehicles are an NYPD matter; sanitation workers should notify police and document the location.

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