Quiz – Ontario Apprenticeship Landscape Horticulture

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Created on April 21, 2023

Performs Common Occupational Skills

1 / 10

What is done next after sharpening a blade of a rotary lawn mower?

It should be centred and then installed.

It should be balanced, then installed.

It should be aligned, then balanced.

It should be balanced and then centred.

2 / 10

What safety measures should be undertaken when working in areas with a potential head injury from falling objects?

Report overhead hazards

Refuse to work in the area

Wear appropriate PPE, including head protection

Only work in the area if a co-worker is present

3 / 10

What is the primary purpose of the Occupational Health & Safety Act?

Provide injured workers with compensation

Protect workers from health and safety hazards

Enable government officials to inspect workplaces

Criminally charge employers, not in compliance

4 / 10

When is Personal Protective Equipment required?

When there is a risk of harm to the worker

According to the manufacturer’s specifications

When an employee has an injury

When recommended by the supervisor

5 / 10

What type of personal protection is needed when a worker is exposed to hazards from flying particles?

Face and eye protection

Eye and breathing protection

Head and foot protection

Face and breathing protection

6 / 10

How often should PPE be inspected?

Before use

Every day

Every two weeks

Every month

7 / 10

Which tool would be used to remove branches that are larger than three inches in diameter?

Pruning saw

Loppers

Pole saw

Secateurs

8 / 10

What is the main purpose of WHMIS?

Identify hazardous products and provide labels

Require suppliers to provide workers required PPE

Provide health and safety information to keep workers safe

Identify hazardous products storage guidance to keep workers safe

9 / 10

Best safe work practices for onsite tools:

Organize and lean tools in an upright position against a wall or on ground

Collect and lean tools with tines facing up against a wall

Organize and place tools with tines facing up on the ground

Place tools in a sequence of work so convenient for the worker

10 / 10

When cutting stone with a stone/concrete saw, which personal protective equipment items must be worn?

Hard hat, gloves, ear and eye protection, surgical mask, and work boots

Respiratory protection, Hi-vis clothing, work boots and face shield

Hard hat, hand, ear, eye and respiratory protection, and work boots

Hi-Vis clothing, respiratory protection, head, ear, and eye protection

Your score is

The average score is 84%

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