Quiz – Ontario Apprenticeship Landscape Horticulture

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Created on April 21, 2023

Performs Common Occupational Skills

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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

2 / 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

3 / 10

Secateurs (hand pruners) can be used to cut plants and branches that are between ½ to 1 inch thick. What type of secateurs are an excellent choice for pruning green wood?

Anvil

Serrated

Bypass

Toothed

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 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.

6 / 10

What is verified when inspecting PPE and safety equipment before use?

Colour and appearance

Expiry date and condition

Specifications and colour

Cleanliness and condition

7 / 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

8 / 10

How often should PPE be inspected?

Before use

Every day

Every two weeks

Every month

9 / 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

10 / 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

Your score is

The average score is 84%

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