Option A (use with 100-500):
| 100 |
Is an experienced
worker always a safe worker?
[No. People
can get in a hurry – all it takes is a second of not paying
attention for something to happen.] |
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| 200 |
While working
on public, commercial, or private property YOU are responsible
for the safety of _____________________.
[Everyone.
Including co-workers, bystanders, and others in the area.] |
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| 300 |
Which hazard
especially puts others in the area at risk?
[Thrown
objects – powerful machines can throw debris and objects
considerable distances] |
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|
| 400 |
Horticultural
services account for almost _______ of the serious agricultural
injuries in Florida.
[One-third] |
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| 500 |
Identify
two of the most common causes of injuries for lawn and grounds
maintenance workers are:
[Improper
lifting, pulling, pushing, and unsafe body motions and slips,
trips, and falls. Over 65% of the serious injuries are sprains
and strains of the back, arm, leg, hand or foot. Back injuries
account for nearly one-quarter of all the serious injuries.] |
Option B (can be used either for 100-500
or for 200-1000)
| 200 |
Equipment
and tools need to be _____________ prior to each use.
[Inspected
and maintained] |
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|
| 400 |
What are
things you should look for before mowing an area?
[Obstacles,
debris—especially if it has stormed or rained since you
have last worked in the area, trouble spots such as curbs, water,
hills, pets, people, etc.] |
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|
| 600 |
What is
considered the ‘safety zone', of your body, for cutting?
[Shoulder
to knee. Avoid cutting above your head.] |
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|
| 800 |
What is
the most important thing you can do to prevent slips, trips,
and falls?
[Wear quality
work shoes] |
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|
| 1000 |
A dangerous
activity of the lawn and grounds maintenance job that people
may overlook is_______________.
[Traveling
to and from the job, especially when equipment is carried on
trailers or truck beds. Workers should not ride in the bed of
the trailer or truck. Make sure that on trailers, all turn signals
and lights work properly and that equipment does not block their
visibility.] |
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