CWEA Collection Systems Maintenance Questions & Answers Rated A+

Why are gasoline and volatile solvents objectionable when present in a sewer? - Answer-They produce an explosion hazard You should never attempt to install, maintain, repair or replace electrical equipment panels, controls, wiring or circuits unless - Answer-You know what you are doing, are qualified and are authorized What are the different areas of traffic zones? - Answer-Advance Warning Area, Transition Area, Activity Area (buffer space and work space), Termination Area. Could be 4 or 5, justify your answer on the test! why should hydrogen sulfide be controlled? - Answer-to protect from corrosion and odors Personnel entering a Permit Required Confined Space must have the following training - Answerentry and rescue To find protective gear before application of a product, you should: - Answer-look at the MSDS The gas most commonly associated with septic wastewater is - Answer-Hydrogen Sulfide The lack of an unpleasant odor in a manhole, lift station or other structures does not always mean that dangerous gases are not present because: - Answer-some dangerous gasses are odorless (for example, carbon monoxide) What are the four conditions necessary to create an explosion? - Answer-combustible gas, adequate oxygen, heat and proper mixing of gas and oxygen what does the "transition area" mean in traffic control? - Answer-It moves traffic out of its normal pathwhat elements should be considered to improve worker safety in High speed Temporary Traffic control Zones? - Answer-Rerouting traffic around the work site, positioning of law enforcement officers in the temporary traffic control zone, and work zone training What key features would you need to address when developing an S.O.P. for a Lift Station failure? - Answer-Traffic Control Plan, By-Pass connections, and Spill containment What tools are used with a power rodder? - Answer-Spring Blades