General Safety
What should you do if you experience sudden thunder or lightning during work activities near water?
A) Continue working, as it’s unlikely to be dangerous
B) Remain working near the water and wait for the storm to pass
C) Leave the water work area immediately and seek shelter on land
D) Take cover under a tree for protection
C) Leave the water area immediately and seek shelter on land
True/False:
Drowning is leading cause of death in children aged 1-4.
True
Which side of a vessel is the starboard side?
Right (when facing forward towards the bow).
True or False:
If your hands are sandy, it’s okay to eat your food anyway.
Answer: False
What was the primary job of the characters on Baywatch?
Answer: Lifeguards
What's the construction term for a "life jacket" when working near water?
A) "Safety Boot."
B) "Personal Flotation Device."
C) "Water-Proofing Helmet."
D) "Jettisonable Swimsuit."
B) Personal Flotation Device.
Rip currents account for _______% of lifeguard saves at the beach
D) Rip currents account for 80% of lifeguard saves at the beach.
True or False:
A power-driven vessel shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel.
True
Multiple Choice:
What is the “danger zone” temperature range where bacteria grow quickly?
A) 40°F to 140°F
B) 30°F to 90°F
C) 50°F to 100°F
Answer: A) 40°F to 140°F
Which real-life skill is crucial for lifeguards and is often dramatized on Baywatch during rescues?
A) First aid for snake bites
B) CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
C) Fire suppression techniques
D) Wilderness survival
Answer: B) CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
True or False
-OSHA does not require the use of personal flotation devices when safety nets are employed as fall protection over or near water?
False
- When using safety nets as fall protection, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket or buoyant work vests are usually required.
(The use of safety nets as fall protection during marine construction activities usually will not eliminate the drowning hazard. Therefore, using personal flotation devices and the other applicable requirements of §1926.106 apply.)
There are many pieces of equipment that lifeguards use to rescue/save lives.
Name 2 of them:
Accept:
AED (other first aid/CPR equipment), Landlines, throw rope (something buoyant to throw to person in distress and pull them back in), rescue buoys (or rings), rescue tubes, dories (boats or rafts), rescue boards, rescue can etc.
While anchored, which lights are you required to have illuminated?
A) Docking Lights Only
B) Anchor Light Only
C) Port/Starboard Lights Only
D) Anchor and Port/Starboard Lights
B) Anchor Light Only
Which of these is not typically safe to eat raw, even if found at the beach?
A) Coconut
B) Seaweed (washed)
C) Shellfish from the shore
Answer: C) Shellfish from the shore
How many seasons were in the original Baywatch series?
Answer: 11