Quiz – Ontario Apprenticeship Landscape Horticulture

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Created on April 21, 2023

Performs Common Occupational Skills

1 / 10

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

Pruning saw

Loppers

Pole saw

Secateurs

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 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

4 / 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

5 / 10

How often should PPE be inspected?

Before use

Every day

Every two weeks

Every month

6 / 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.

7 / 10

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

10 degrees

20 degrees

40 degrees

50 degrees

8 / 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

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

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

Your score is

The average score is 85%

0%

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