Quiz – Ontario Apprenticeship Landscape Horticulture

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Created on April 21, 2023

Performs Common Occupational Skills

1 / 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

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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

3 / 10

Before operating power tools and equipment, what steps are taken by the operator to ensure safe work?

Correct PPE is available, and training completed.

The energy source is disconnected, and a circle check is performed.

Correct PPE is worn, and a circle check is performed.

The operators’ manual is available, and training is scheduled

4 / 10

What is the steepest slope that can be safely cut with a lightweight push lawnmower?

10 degrees

20 degrees

40 degrees

50 degrees

5 / 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

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What should be considered when selecting tools and equipment for a project?

Worker health and safety, project documents and specifications

Tool size, manufacturers specifications, cost, and productivity

Worker health and safety, the environment, and productivity

OHSA, cost, tool size, and project documents

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What is the most important safe work practice before operating a landscape vehicle?

Knowing hand signals to ensure worker safety

Conducting a circle check to verify it is in good working order

Having access to the operator’s manual

Having access to the maintenance schedule

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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

9 / 10

What impact does a dirty air filter have on power tools and equipment?

Difficult to start and reduced power.

Increased engine vibration and reduced power.

Difficult to start and increased exhaust.

Increased vibration and operating noise.

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Who is responsible for selecting, using, and maintaining appropriate PPE in the workplace in accordance with jurisdictional regulations?

Employee and Joint Health & Safety Committee

Supervisor and co-worker

Employer and Joint Health and Safety Committee

Supervisor and worker

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The average score is 85%

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