Quiz – Ontario Apprenticeship Landscape Horticulture

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Created on April 21, 2023

Performs Common Occupational Skills

1 / 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

2 / 10

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

3 / 10

How much 2-stroke/cycle oil is added to 5 litres of fuel in a jerry can for a blower that requires a 50:1 mix?

10 ml

20 ml

100 ml

200 ml

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 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

6 / 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

7 / 10

What is the process of maintaining tools after working in a pest-infested garden?

Remove debris, wipe down handles and sharp edges with a scrubbing device, apply a light oil, lubricate, wipe clean

Remove debris, wash with soap and water and sap remover, lubricate moving parts and cutting edge, and wipe clean

Remove debris, apply a light oil, wipe down handles and sharp edges, lubricate moving parts, and wipe down

Remove debris, wash with soap and water/sap remover using a scrubbing device and spray tool surfaces with disinfectant

8 / 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

9 / 10

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

10 / 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

Your score is

The average score is 84%

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