Manual Labour
What tool is best used when cleaning up icky garbage?
A litter picker.
Name 3 items/equipment needed when working in hot conditions?
Light-weight uniform, hat, sunscreen and water.
Under what circumstances should you allow unauthorized passengers in government vehicles.
Regularly, under no circumstances.
In extreme cases (such as serious medical emergencies), you may be given permission, but this should be communicated with Jasper Dispatch and your supervisor.
Should you physically obstruct a traffic lane when operating mobile gates?
No
What training is required for performing traffic control?
Flagperson training.
What common injury can occur when raising, taking down, folding and unfolding the frame of a pop-up tent?
Pinching of the skin.
How do you prepare for travelling by foot?
Check the weather and wear appropriate clothing and footwear, bring a communication device and bear spray, be aware of your surroundings and the footing conditions of the walking surface.
What equipment is required when operating a motor vehicle (aside from the car keys)? Name 4 things.
Road map/GPS device, flashlight and batteries, first aid kit, blanket, communication equipment.
What PPE is essential when working outside a vehicle along a roadside?
High visibility vest.
What can affect the functionality of bear spray?
What is the appropriate training for the SWP “Cleaning public areas”?
WHMIS
When working with bare hands for more than 10 to 20 minutes, under what temperature should provisions to keep hands warm be used?
-16 degrees C
What are potential hazards of detecting an incident in the course of regular duties?
Physical/verbal assault and stress.
How should oncoming traffic be warned about roadside work and/or flagging being performed?
Signage and flags.
What is the active ingredient in Bear Spray?
Capsicum!
Which part of your body should you primarily lift heavy objects with?
Legs
At what temperature and humidity is considered "Hot Conditions"?
Over 27 degrees C and 60% humidity.
When performing facility rounds, such as when out at Valley of the Five, what should you always bring? (name 2 of 3)
Communication device, flashlight (if applicable), bear spray (if applicable).
How should you assess risk when approaching unsecured wildlife attractants?
Maintain distance, consider factors such as the presence of domestic animals, presence of wild animals, etc.
What are some hazards of working near rail tracks and rail yards?
Noise/hearing hazards, caught in/under/between, pinched or crushed by material, equipment or objects, cuts or abrasions, slips, trips, falls, falling or flying objects, struck by moving objects, vehicular accidents, wildlife encounters, exposure to extreme temperatures, environmental hazards.
How heavy would an object have to be for it not to be recommended to lift (without proper training).
Over 23kg/50lbs.
Name 5 common symptoms of smoke exposure.
Sore and watery eyes
Runny nose
Sinus irritation Scratchy throat
Mild coughing
Headache
Production of phlegm
What do you do if, when going to deliver a friendly reminder, you assess that it is not safe to approach or engage the person or group?
Limit your actions to observing, recording and reporting instead of delivering a friendly reminder. Don't put yourself in danger!
What is something to be aware of when working alone?
Be aware of a safe route for exit and your surroundings.
What are some potential hazards of using office equipment?
Cuts or abrasions, heavy and improper lifting, working in awkward posture, repetitive or sustained movement, slips, trips, falls, electric shock, stuck or caught between objects, dropped objects, exposure to hazardous substances.