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1. How can you tell the difference between a two-stroke and a four-stroke engine?

By the color of the fuel

Two-stroke engines require a fuel-oil mix

The petrol cap tells you

By the noise it makes

2. Before using power tools like brushcutters, what must you do?

Watch someone else use it

Be trained and read the equipment manual thoroughly

Just turn it on and practice

Check the fuel level only

3. What is the correct hygiene process to prevent the spread of chytrid fungus, myrtle rust, and dieback?

Wipe tools and boots with a dry cloth after use

Avoid washing your tools to keep them "seasoned"

Clean and disinfect all tools, footwear, and equipment between work sites, recognise myrtle rust, stay away from it and report it

Use only water to rinse off dirt

4. What should you bring with you off site?

First aid kit

Sharps kit

Rubbish bags

Water bottle

5. What should you do if you find damaged equipment?

Danger tag it

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Use it

Attempt to fix it

6. You are spot spraying with chemicals right beside a waterway. What should you do?

Make sure the weather is good for it

Keep away from the edge its dangerous

Stop immediately

Make sure you will not contaminate sensitive areas

7. What should you do to protect the natural environment during activities?

Use designated pathways and avoid stepping on fragile vegetation.

Sanitize shoes and have clean clothing

Make loud noises to scare away animals.

Be aware that some weeds are needed for erosion control and for habitat

8. How should you handle equipment and machinery?

Use equipment without needing training

Ignore equipment maintenance and defects.

Fuel equipment after it runs out immediately

Follow best use practices, Daily pre start checklists and Safe operating procedures

9. What should you do if you find dumped chemical waste?

Handle it yourself and dispose of it in a designated area

Report it to your supervisor and the local council

Ignore it and continue with your work

Ask one of your team mates if they will know what to do

10. What should you do if you come across a spilled chemical?

Report the spill to your supervisor or designated authority. Find out what chemical it is and follow SDS instructions.

Report the spill to your supervisor or designated authority. Clean it up immediately using a mop and bucket

Report the spill to your supervisor or designated authority and isolate the area

Report the spill to your supervisor or designated authority and wait for them to address the issue

11. When usng a brush cutter you must

Wear, chaps, safety glasses, visor, chaps, antivibration gloves

Make sure you are 1.5m away from the public

Wear, helmet with visor, safety glasses, chaps, ear protection, steel caps,

Start after 7am

12. What should you do if you have concerns about the safety of a task or activity?

Refuse to do the activity

Speak to your supervisor and suggest alternatives

Try to be safe while doing the activity as best as you can

Try to get help

13. Who is responsible for you and your teams safety?

Everyone on the worksite is responsible

The organisation is responsible as they provide training

Your safety is your responsibilty

Its the government and OHS

14. Why is it important to report safety concerns and incidents promptly?

To ensure the safety and well-being of yourself and others

To avoid any delays in completing the tasks

To increase paperwork and bureaucracy

To report unsafe practices and hazards

15. I should avoid the following actions

Only use equipment we are properly trained in

Using a maddock that is loose on its handle but being mindful that noone is around

Walking on slippery surfaces after rain events

Mulching without a mask as its suffocating

16. Where ar the fist aid kits?

At the designated locations

One is located in each shed at the nursery denoted by the signs

One should go onsite with you at all times

The first aid kit locations are in areas for the first aiders to administer first aid

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