TOOLS REVIEW FOR PROVINCIAL 1. WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) (I fucking know this already but whatever) Hazard symbols: I have to familiarize myself with various symbols, like the toxic symbol, corrosive symbol, etc., and their meanings. Acute Toxic Effects: This refers to chemicals that can cause immediate health problems upon exposure. I need to Study the meaning of these labels, the potential risks, and safety precautions. Understanding WHMIS Classes: I need to know the classes include toxic materials, flammable materials, etc. Make sure I can differentiate between them. 2. Fire Extinguisher Classes and Usage (I should fucking know this already) Classes of Fires and Extinguishers: I need to know each fire class represents: Class A: Ordinary combustibles (wood, paper). Class B: Flammable liquids. Class C: Electrical fires. Class D: Metals. Class K: Cooking oils and grease. I have to understand which type of extinguisher is best for various fire situations. 3. Safety Skills and Workplace Regulations Importance of safety skills: Understand why it’s crucial to follow safety protocols in the workplace. This includes protecting oneself and others from hazards and knowing the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Worker's Compensation Board (WCB): Know what this board does and its relationship to workplace safety and injury claims. 4. Operating Machinery on Roadways Rules for driving equipment on public roads: Know that tractors and skid steers must follow road rules and ensure other traffic is aware of them by using signals and flashers. Speed limits and safety on the road: Machinery like skid steers should not travel as fast as possible. It’s important to prioritize safety, not speed. 5. Equipment and Tool Safety Stringline trimmers and trees: Learn why string line trimmers can cause injury to newly planted trees, especially young ones, and how trimmers operate at high speeds (up to 10,000 rpm). Chainsaw Maintenance: The signs of a dull chainsaw (smaller chips, slower cutting, higher temperatures) and how to maintain it. 6. Non-verbal Communication Types of non-verbal communication: In-person interactions like face-to-face interviews often include non-verbal cues such as body language, facial expressions, and posture. Understanding formal business communication: How non-verbal cues and formal methods of communication like wearing an employee uniform affect how you are perceived in the workplace. 7. Practical Tools and Machinery Tool Identification: Learn to identify various tools by sight and function: Mattock: A digging tool often used to break hard soil. Half-Moon Edger: Used for creating neat edges in the garden, particularly for lawn beds. Round Point, Long Handled Shovel: Used for digging and lifting soil for larger projects like gardening or landscaping. Shovel for Gravel: Understanding different types of shovels and their uses (e.g., gravel shoveling). 8. Equipment Features and Safety Cat 243 Skid Steer: Know its features, like a back-up camera and its safety aspects. Kubota Tractor: Know that it is gear-driven, manual transmission, and the associated handling techniques for such machinery. 9. Hand Signals and Communication for Equipment Operation Understanding hand signals: Operators use these to safely communicate during machine operation. For example, signals for raising, lowering, or stopping loads (e.g., "dog everything" means to stop the machine immediately due to a potential hazard). Specific safety signals: Study the various hand signals used for cranes, skid steers, and excavators. There are specific gestures for each kind of machinery and action, such as "slowly raise the load" or "emergency stop." 10. Chainsaw Safety and Maintenance When sharpening a chainsaw: The process involves specific techniques such as using a back-lapping machine to sharpen the blades. Protective gear: Understand which gear is necessary when working with chainsaws (e.g., eye protection and gloves). 11. Tools and Their Uses Study different tools, including: Pick hoe vs. Pick-adze: Understand the differences and when to use them. Trenching Spade: Used for digging narrow trenches for pipes or cables. Mattock: A multipurpose tool for digging, chopping, and breaking hard ground. 12. Equipment Features Pruning Saws: Learn about the different types, including the tri-edge, impulse-hardened steel pruning saw and its origin (Japan). Back-up cameras on machines: Some equipment, like the Cat 243 Skid Steer, has added features like a back-up camera for improved safety. What was focused on the tools test most: Safety Protocols: Focus on how to stay safe with machinery and hazardous materials. Tools and Equipment: Learn tool names, functions, and how to use and maintain them properly. Fire Safety: Understand which fire extinguishers to use in different scenarios. Non-Verbal Communication: Be prepared to identify situations where communication isn’t verbal (e.g., hand signals for cranes). Workplace Safety: Know your rights and responsibilities under safety regulations, including employer and worker roles. What I did not know and expect on the test: 1, 2, 3, and 4 strokes (What they do individually) The rpm of the PTO 2-cycle fuel mix ratio Glycol (Engine antifreeze) The viscosity