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List the types of safety hazards associated with treatment plants or distribution/collection
systems: - ANS Physical injuries and body infections are a continuous threat from the
following potential hazards: Working with electrical and mechanical equipment; handling/storage
of treatment chemicals (including chlorine); working in confined spaces; exposure to pathogens.
Summarize the main purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Act: - ANS The OHSA
and its regulations govern safety in the work place. These regulations place demands on you,
your supervisor and your employer. To violate these regulations can lead to heavy fines and or
imprisonment. The Act also gives workers the right to refuse to do work if he/she has
reasonable grounds that the work is dangerous. Works are ultimately responsible for their own
safety.
What does WHMIS stand for and what is the purpose? - ANS WHMIS - Workplace
Hazardous Materials Information System. The purpose of WHMIS is to create a safer workplace
by providing workers with the knowledge and tools to enable them to work safely.
List some personal protective equipment that you may use and their purpose: - ANS Safety
boots/shoes, hard hats, gloves, SCBA, safety belts and other fall arrest systems are just a few
items of PPE you may use.
Example: Feet must be protected with approved safety footwear to safeguard against injuries
while breaking pavements, tamping trenches, handling materials, etc.
What is the best defense against waterborne disease for an operator? - ANS Washing your
hands is a must before eating, smoking or using the washroom. It is generally a good policy
never to put your hands above your collar when working with plant equipment. Wear protective
gloves where possible.
List a specific caution that must be taken when working or repairing electrical equipment: -
ANS When examining, working or repairing electrical equipment it is essential to lock out the
control device and attach lock-out tags.
List the kinds of detailed safety training you should expect to take as part of your operator
training: - ANS Training depends on the duties you will have to perform, typical operator
safety training courses include: confined space entry, WHMIS, occupational health and safety,
traffic safety, first aid and CPR.
, Describe the hazards of working in confined spaces and cite some examples: - ANS
Confines spaces pose a special safety hazard for operational staff because they are
environments where the creation of an oxygen deficient atmosphere may occur. Explosive
gases may also build up in confined spaces. Some examples include sewers,
access/maintenance holes, digesters, below grade life/pumping stations and valve chambers.
Name the Ontario regulation that describes operational checks and sampling requirements for
municipal drinking water systems: - ANS Ontario Regulation 170/03 - Drinking Water
System Regulation
Operators of domestic wastewater treatment and collection systems require a _____________
to work in the Province of Ontario as required by regulation _____________. - ANS
Licence; O. Reg. 129/04
Operators of drinking water treatment and distribution systems require a ____________ to work
in the Province of Ontario as required by Regulation ________________. - ANS Certificate;
O. Reg. 128/04
If you are currently working in a facility which requires licensing/certification, list some of the
activities that you are not allowed to do without supervision: - ANS You are NOT allowed to
adjust a process, change flows or adjust chemical dosages unless directly supervised by a
licensed/certified operator. You should discuss your duties and limitations with your supervisor.
What Ontario regulation addresses water treatment and testing/sampling: - ANS Ontario
Regulation 170/03
What Ontario Regulation addresses the licensing of Sewage Works Operators: - ANS
Ontario Regulation 129/04
What Ontario Regulation addresses the certification of Drinking Water System Operators and
Water Quality Analysts: - ANS Ontario Regulation 128/04
Drinking water is legislated under what four Acts: - ANS 1) Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002
2) Ontario Water Resources Act
3) Environmental Protection Act
4) Clean Water Act
What regulation provides the minimum level of drinking water quality acceptable for human
consumption? - ANS Ontario Regulation 169/03 - Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards
(ODWQS)
Which Ontario regulation identifies the minimum treatment requirements for groundwater and
surface water sources? - ANS Ontario Regulation 170/03 - Drinking Water Systems
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