1. Tools for Supervisors
Quizzes

2. Quizzes Cleaning For Health 1A
Keeping Materials and Storage Areas Clean and Organized
3-4 1B
Managing Pests 5 1C
Where Problems Hide In The Open 6
Protecting Staff Health 2A
Ergonomics – Protecting Workers Health
7-8 2B
Reinforcing OSHA Safety Training 9
Protecting Occupant Health 3A
Focus On Things People Touch
10-11 3B
Cleaning To Protect Vulnerable Occupants 12 3C
Use Of Disinfectants And Hand Sanitizers
13-14 3D
Preventing Slips, Trips And Falls 15
Reducing Environmental Impacts 4A
Using Green Products
16-17 4B
Reducing Energy And Water Consumption 18 4C
Improving Waste Recovery 19

3. 1A: Keep Materials and Storage Areas Clean and Organized
Keeping storage areas clean is important because:
It minimizes the potential for odors and pests
It reduces the risk of cross contamination
It helps team morale
All of the above
Keeping equipment clean and properly maintain is important because:
Properly maintained equipment is safer to use
Correct Answers:
1 – D
2 - D

4. 1A: Keep Materials and Storage Areas Clean and Organized
Why should mops be dried property?
They look better
Makes them easier to find
Makes them last longer
Minimizes odors and spreading soils
How should waste be disposed?
Throw it anywhere
Dispose chemicals outside in the sewer
Dispose chemicals down a sanitary drain
Don’t throw anything away
Correct Answers:
3 – C & D
4 - C

5. 1B: Pest Management
General sanitation and pest infestations are unrelated:
True
False
All pests look for:
Food
Water
Home
All the above
Correct Answers
1 – B
2 - D

6. 1C: Where Problems Hide in the Open
If we clean to protect _______________ health, appearances will also be addressed
Environmental
Human
Bacterial
Structural
Because dirty mop water has cleaning chemicals in it, it still cleans effectively.
True
False
If the door to a room you are scheduled to clean is locked, you should:
Stop cleaning and look for the key
Assume it should not be cleaned and clean another room
Report it to your supervisor and ask for instructions
Correct Answers:
1 – B
2 – B
3 - C

7. 2A: Ergonomics What is the leading cause of injuries to janitors?:
Eating too much pizza
Burns from cleaning chemicals
Back injuries
None of the above
What is one of the biggest ergonomic problems associated with the use of backpack vacuums?
Too heavy
Too loud
Improperly adjusted harness
All of the above
Correct Answers:
1 – C
2 – A, B, C or D

8. 2A: Ergonomics
What should a janitor do if he/she has to bend over to work?
Don’t do the work
Stand straight and get an extension pole
Kneel down
All of the above
What should a janitor do when lifting something heavy?
Keep their back straight and lift with their legs
Get help
Make the load lighter so it is easier to move
Correct Answers:
3 – B
4 - D

9. 2B: Reinforcing OSHA Safety Training
We use green products so we don’t need to use PPE: True or False?
True
False
Safety Data Sheets are important because:
They are required by law
They provide important safety information to know before using a chemical
They tell us how to clean up a spill of the product
All the above
Product labels are not required on secondary containers filled from the dilution machine: True or False?
Correct Answers:
1 – B
2 – D
3 - B

10. 3A: Focus on Things People Touch
What percent of illness is spread by hand contact?
0 percent
40 percent
80 percent
100 percent
Why do we focus on the things people touch?
Saves time
Saves money
We’re being lazy
People touch their face after touching a contaminated surface which exposes them to things that can make them sick
Correct Answers:
1 – C
2 - D

11. 3A: Focus on Things People Touch
What are some common surfaces that multiple people touch? (circle all that apply)
Wall
Wall clock
Floors
Elevator buttons
Ceilings
Stair bannisters and escalator handrails
Windows
Cranks and levers on paper towel dispensers
All of the above
Correct Answer:
3 – D, F & H

12. 3B: Cleaning for Vulnerable Occupants
Those who may be vulnerable or sensitive to cleaning chemicals are: (Circle all those that are correct)
Children
Individuals with asthma
Seniors
Wildlife
San Francisco strives to maintain fragrance free office environments: True/False?
True
False
Its always apparent if individuals sensitive to chemicals are nearby: True/False?
Correct answers:
1 - A, B & C
2 – A
3 - B

13. 3C: Proper Use of Disinfectants and Hand Sanitizers
Why should we use disinfectants cautiously?
They are toxic chemicals formulated to kill living organisms
Some disinfectants are toxic to aquatic life even after proper disposal down a sanitary drain
Some disinfectants require 2 steps – cleaning and then disinfecting
All of the above
Where should disinfectants be used?
On all surfaces
On walls, floors, windows and ceilings
Surfaces that multiple people touch
Where required by health code such as food preparation surfaces
Correct Answers:
1 – D
2 – C & D

14. 3C: Proper Use of Disinfectants and Hand Sanitizers
How should disinfectants be used? (mark all that apply)
Spray on and wipe off immediately
Spray on and leave for 1 hour and then wipe off
Follow the label directions relative to dwell time
Use at full concentration
Dilute 1 gallon of disinfectant with 1 gallon of water
Follow the label directions for proper dilution
Mix concentrated disinfectant with bleach and ammonia
Never mix disinfectant with another product
Correct Answers:
3 – C, F & H

15. 3D: Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
What percent of injuries are from slips, trips and falls?
6 percent
26 percent
66 percent
106 percent
Examples reducing slips, trips and falls?
Use wet floor signs and dry wet spots/spills so they dry quickly
Use caution with electrical cords when space is occupied
Use entry way mats
Get help when standing on a high ladder
Correct Answers:
1 – B
2 – A, B, C & D

16. 4A: Using Green Products
Green products are (check all that apply)
Safer for janitors health compared to conventional products
Safer for occupant health compared to conventional products
Safer for the environment compared to conventional products
Cost competitive compared to conventional products
Perform comparably in most situations to conventional products
Use the following green products:
Certified green cleaning chemicals
Paper with recycled content
Plastic liners with recycled content
Certified cleaning equipment
1 – All
2 - All

17. 4A: Using Green Products
What are best practices in the use of Green products (check all that apply)
Use dilution stations for concentrated cleaning chemicals
Add more concentrate to make solution clean faster
Mix ammonia and bleach with concentrated chemicals
Use boiling hot water for cleaning chemicals
Use microfiber cloths that are clean and properly folded
Use plastic liners that are the right size and thickness for the can
Use recycled paper products
Clean and dry glass and other surfaces with paper towels
3 – A, E, F & G

18. 4B: Reducing Energy and Water Use
Which of the following are generally safe to turn off?
Unused coffee pots
Television monitors
Computers
A & B
Green cleaning products only work well in hot water: (True or False)
True
False
It is acceptable to alter the dilution system and bottles in the following circumstances:
When you want a stronger cleaning product
You want to mix cleaning chemicals
Because chemistry is fun
It is never appropriate to alter the dilution system or bottles
Correct answers:
1 - D
2 - B
3 - D

19. 4C: Solid Waste and Recycling
Which of the following is correct?
Trash goes in the green bin; Recycling goes in the black bin; Compost goes in the blue bin
Trash goes in the black bin; Recycling goes in the blue bin; Compost goes in the green bin
Trash goes in the blue bin; Recycling goes in the green bin; Compost goes in the blue bin
None of the above
Which of the following is NOT a restricted waste:
Batteries
Medical waste
Spoiled food
Fluorescent light tubes
Correct Answers:
1 – B
2 - C