What power tools are crew members allowed to use
NONE. Allowed tool examples: Litter sticks, Shovels, Rakes, Hoes, Pitch Forks, Push Brooms, Pruners
Name 5 of the 7 required PPE
Hard hat, glasses (z87.1), gloves, type 2 vest, boots, pants, shirt
What is the MOST important part of our job?
SAFETY FIRST
What 2 jobs are required of a spotter
Watch traffic, maintain 50 to 70 foot "safe zone"
Name 3 areas we are NOT allowed to litter pick
Bridges, Walls, Guard rails
Name the 3 types of Caltrans vehicles
Shadow, barrier, and Advanced Warning
Name 3 items that are allowed to be placed in trash bags
Papers, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam, wood, rubber, or small metal items with no sharp edges
Name 2 items that NEVER go in trash bags
sharp items that can cause injury, hazardous materials, any type of weapons, any item you cannot identify, glass
Define "Heat Illness"
serious medical condition resulting from the body’s inability to cope with a particular heat load
Name 2 heat related illness symptoms
Heat rash, cramps, exhaustion, dizziness, tunnel vision, light headed, LACK OF SWEATING
What temperature (F) should you be concerned regarding heat illness
temps above 80 degrees
When on a litter crew how many people are allowed behind the trailer at one time?
no more than 1 ever.
If you find weapons, drugs, hazardous materials, or find something that can harm crew members what is the first thing you do?
Notify crew supervisor immidately
What does a shadow vehicle do?
protects workers on foot, where you go it goes...
What is the definition of a BARRIER vehicle
a barrier vehicle is an unoccupied vehicle, heaviest vehicle available
What is an ADVANCED WARING VEHICLE
placed UPSTREAM, notifies motorists with flashing arrow signs that work is being done
Crew members must be free from the effects of "________________________" while at work
medications, controlled substances, alcohol, marijuana, or illnesses