Sanitation Worker Flashcards

While clearing debris from a busy city junction, you are running late. If you know how to go to Wilson's Pie Shop, a passing tourist will ask you. You are aware that giving directions would take time as the store is located in a mall at least a mile distant. What ought to be done?

Answer: give the tourist directions to the store

As a public servant, it is important to provide assistance to the public whenever possible, even if it means a slight delay in your work. Giving directions to a tourist is a reasonable and helpful act of public service. Dismissing the tourist or calling a supervisor for such a request would be unprofessional and unhelpful.

In front of Sandstone Apartments, you and your companion are removing trash from the area. You attempt to lift up a big box but struggle since it is so heavy. What ought you to do?

Answer: ask your partner for help

When encountering a heavy object that is difficult to lift alone, the safest and most efficient course of action is to ask your partner for help. Attempting to lift it alone risks injury, and dragging it might not be feasible or safe. Teamwork ensures the task is completed safely and effectively.

A young child grabs the driver's side mirror when you stop your garbage collection truck to pick up trash along a busy city street and hangs there while yelling for you to give him a ride. What ought you to do?

Answer: don't move the truck and tell the boy to get down immediately

The child's safety is the absolute priority in this dangerous situation. Moving the truck, even slowly, or attempting to dump him off could result in serious injury or death. The immediate and correct action is to stop the truck completely and firmly instruct the child to get down, ensuring he is safe before considering any further steps.

How far will a street sweeper travel if it travels at a pace of 15 mph for 2.5 hours? Distance (Distance = Rate Time)

Answer: 37.5 miles

To calculate the distance traveled, you use the formula Distance = Rate × Time. In this scenario, the street sweeper travels at a rate of 15 mph for 2.5 hours. Multiplying 15 mph by 2.5 hours gives a total distance of 37.5 miles.

The combined weight of four sanitation employees who weigh 152 pounds on average, 168 pounds on average, 182 pounds on average, and 201 pounds on average?

Answer: 700 pounds

To find the combined weight, you simply add the individual average weights of the four sanitation employees. Adding 152 pounds, 168 pounds, 182 pounds, and 201 pounds together results in a total of 703 pounds. The closest given option is 700 pounds.

All homes have received standardized recycling containers from the city, with the following instructions: We prefer that you use this new container as your primary recycling container. You can purchase extra recycling containers from the city. Which of the following statements concerning the new containers is accurate according to the instructions?

Answer: Households may use other containers besides the new ones if they wish.

The instructions state, "We prefer that you use this new container as your primary recycling container." The word "prefer" indicates a recommendation, not a strict requirement. Furthermore, the statement "You can purchase extra recycling containers from the city" implies that households are not limited to only the single new container, and can supplement with others, including those they might already own, as long as the new one is primary.

What area has the largest perimeter out of the ones listed below?

Answer: a square 11 feet by 11 feet

To find the largest perimeter, calculate the perimeter for each shape. For a square, the perimeter is 4 times the side length, and for a rectangle, it's 2 times the sum of the length and width. Calculating these: 11x11 square (44 ft), 12x8 rectangle (40 ft), 10x10 square (40 ft), and 14x7 rectangle (42 ft). The square 11 feet by 11 feet has the largest perimeter at 44 feet.