Landscape Equipment Safety Landscaping Equipment Safety Quiz Name First Last Last 4 of SS#*1. When you are finished using a piece of equipment you should leave it running. True False 2. What should you do if you see that a guard is missing? A. Make sure the equipment is turned off B. Use different equipment C. Mark the equipment “out of use” and notify your supervisor. Both a and c 3. Before you begin the operation of any equipment you should. Ensure that the equipment is in proper working order Ensure that you are properly trained on the equipment you will be operating Check the are a for debris, storm drains and bystanders All of the above 4. When operating a riding mower on a slope you should mow up and down. True False 5. When starting a trimmer you should always place it on level ground. True False 6. When filling the gas tank of a mower or gas can you should touch the nozzle to the mower or container before you open the cap. So you don’t spill any fuel To discharge static electricity To make sure the hose is long enough 7. When using a push mower you should mow from side to side on a slope. True False 8. When you get on any riding mower what is the first thing you should do? Fasten your seatbelt Pull your levers in Set your throttle 9. Closed toed shoes and proper PPE is always necessary when operating any piece of landscape equipment. True False 10.If a pedestrian or coworker is passing you should stop the mower and turn the blades off until they pass. True False 11. When operating operating a mower your discharge chute should be pointing? Into traffic It should be open Away from traffic 12. When operating a weed eater you always want to be standing on firm level ground. True False
