Field Sanitation Team Training Module
4.1 | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Rated
A+
What is the primary purpose of a Field Sanitation Team (FST)?
✔✔The primary purpose of a Field Sanitation Team is to prevent disease and injury by
maintaining proper sanitation and hygiene in the field.
What role does the FST play in preventing waterborne illnesses?
✔✔The FST ensures that all water sources are properly treated and safe for consumption to
prevent waterborne illnesses.
How should waste disposal be managed in field environments?
✔✔Waste disposal should be managed by using designated latrines, trash pits, and proper
disposal methods to prevent contamination and disease spread.
What is the importance of handwashing in field sanitation?
✔✔Handwashing is critical in preventing the spread of infectious diseases and maintaining
overall hygiene in the field.
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, What are the key responsibilities of the FST in food safety?
✔✔The FST ensures that food is stored, prepared, and consumed in a safe and sanitary manner
to prevent foodborne illnesses.
How can the FST ensure the proper disposal of hazardous materials?
✔✔The FST is responsible for identifying hazardous materials and ensuring they are disposed of
in accordance with environmental and safety regulations.
What is the significance of vector control in the field?
✔✔Vector control is important to prevent the spread of diseases carried by insects, rodents, and
other animals.
How should potable water be stored in field conditions?
✔✔Potable water should be stored in clean, covered containers to prevent contamination and
ensure safe drinking water.
What steps can the FST take to maintain personal hygiene in the field?
✔✔The FST encourages regular bathing, changing of clothes, and the use of proper
handwashing techniques to maintain personal hygiene.
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4.1 | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Rated
A+
What is the primary purpose of a Field Sanitation Team (FST)?
✔✔The primary purpose of a Field Sanitation Team is to prevent disease and injury by
maintaining proper sanitation and hygiene in the field.
What role does the FST play in preventing waterborne illnesses?
✔✔The FST ensures that all water sources are properly treated and safe for consumption to
prevent waterborne illnesses.
How should waste disposal be managed in field environments?
✔✔Waste disposal should be managed by using designated latrines, trash pits, and proper
disposal methods to prevent contamination and disease spread.
What is the importance of handwashing in field sanitation?
✔✔Handwashing is critical in preventing the spread of infectious diseases and maintaining
overall hygiene in the field.
1
, What are the key responsibilities of the FST in food safety?
✔✔The FST ensures that food is stored, prepared, and consumed in a safe and sanitary manner
to prevent foodborne illnesses.
How can the FST ensure the proper disposal of hazardous materials?
✔✔The FST is responsible for identifying hazardous materials and ensuring they are disposed of
in accordance with environmental and safety regulations.
What is the significance of vector control in the field?
✔✔Vector control is important to prevent the spread of diseases carried by insects, rodents, and
other animals.
How should potable water be stored in field conditions?
✔✔Potable water should be stored in clean, covered containers to prevent contamination and
ensure safe drinking water.
What steps can the FST take to maintain personal hygiene in the field?
✔✔The FST encourages regular bathing, changing of clothes, and the use of proper
handwashing techniques to maintain personal hygiene.
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