Sanitation Equipment Operation and Safety Flashcards

What is the correct response if a DSNY truck is involved in a minor traffic accident during a route?

Answer: Stop, secure the scene, and contact dispatch and NYPD immediately

Any accident involving a DSNY vehicle requires the driver to stop, secure the scene, and immediately notify dispatch and NYPD regardless of severity.

What type of fire extinguisher is required on DSNY collection vehicles?

Answer: Class ABC dry chemical extinguisher

DSNY vehicles are equipped with Class ABC dry chemical extinguishers capable of handling ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical fires.

When should a DSNY sanitation worker refuse to collect a container of unknown liquid?

Answer: Always — unknown liquids must be reported and left for hazmat assessment

Unknown liquids are treated as potential hazardous materials and must always be left and reported to a supervisor for hazmat evaluation.

How should DSNY workers position themselves relative to traffic when loading garbage from the curb?

Answer: Position the truck as a barrier between themselves and oncoming traffic

Workers should always use the collection truck as a physical barrier between themselves and oncoming traffic to reduce struck-by hazards.

What is the primary risk associated with operating a DSNY packer truck with an overloaded hopper?

Answer: Risk of packer mechanism failure and worker injury

An overloaded hopper strains the hydraulic system and packer mechanism, increasing the likelihood of mechanical failure and potential worker injury.

Which condition requires a DSNY worker to immediately stop operating a collection truck?

Answer: Brake warning light illuminates while driving

A brake warning light while driving indicates a critical safety failure, and the vehicle must be stopped immediately and taken out of service.