Operator`s manual
Mowing and Trimming Safety - 33
Quiz Yourself
Circle the correct answer.
Answers can be found on page 41.
1. Stop a cut from bleeding by applying ______________.
a. Ice
b. Ointment
c. Direct pressure
2. Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache and fatigue are all symp-
toms of _____________.
a. Sore thumb
b. Lightning strike
c. Heat exhaustion
3. It is important to take frequent, short _______ when working
outside.
a. Phone calls
b. Breaks
c. Strides
4. To keep hydrated when working outside, drink __________.
a. Water frequently throughout the day.
b. Only when thirsty.
c. Soda at lunchtime.
5. Lightning strikes the _________ objects.
a. Tallest
b. Widest
c. Shortest
Select the correct answer for the following sentences from the list below.
a. Immediately d. Frostbitten
b. Stinger e. Lower
c. Wash
6. Never rub a body part that has been ______________.
7. e rst step to treating an insect sting is to remove the _____.
8. If you contact poison ivy, oak or sumac, ______ the aected
area as well as all clothing and tools.
9. Hypothermia occurs when body temperature drops to 95º or
___________.
10. If a person with a known allergy to insects is stung, call for
help ___________________.