City of Sand City RAINcheck Employee Review City of Sand City RAINcheck Employee Review IDENTIFICATIONName* First Last Email* Employer/Organization* BASIC BMPs1. If weatherproof containers of liquids are stored outdoors, they should always be stored…* a. under a tarp or cover. b. inside of secondary containment. c. near a storm drain inlet. d. as far as possible from any buildings or structures. 2. If you find rainwater accumulated inside of secondary containment for bulk storage tanks, it may only be drained if…* a. there is less than 50 gallons of rainwater. b. it is not raining. c. the drain valve discharges into a stream or river. d. the rainwater is clean and uncontaminated. 3. If you discover an uncontrolled spill of hazardous materials, who should be notified immediately?* a. Dept. of Public Works b. Dept. of Health c. Hazardous Materials Response Team (Fire Dept.) d. EPA 4. Hosing down a spill or release outdoors, is OK under what circumstances?* a. never b. when it is already raining c. when the spilled material is water soluble d. when the spilled material is not water soluble 5. Why is it important to clean up a leak, spill or release quickly?* a. It is easier than waiting for several spills to occur in the same area. b. The spill response supplies may not be available later. c. It prevents the spread of the spill by wind, rain and traffic. 6. If a small drip or spill occurs while working on a piece of equipment outdoors, you should…* a. spread some absorbent on it and leave it alone. b. ignore it. c. ‘spot clean’ it immediately. d. hose it down. 7. Where is the best location to store materials?* a. outdoors b. indoors or under a roof c. a refrigerated room d. close to delivery door 8. If materials must be stored outdoors, the containers should be…* a. made of plastic. b. at least 1/8” thick. c. not stacked on top of one another. d. closed, leak-tight and weatherproof. 9. If a tarp or waterproof cover is used to protect materials stored outdoors, which of the following procedures are incorrect?* a. Secure the tarp to avoid loosening by the wind. b. Check it regularly for loosening or tearing. c. If you find problems on 2 inspections, find another storage method. d. Remove the tarp or cover if rain is not expected in the next few days. 10. Lids or covers on waste receptacles outdoors should always be…* a. made of steel. b. on the side of the container rather than on top. c. kept closed unless adding or removing material. d. left open. 11. Which of the following wastes are OK to dispose along with standard facility trash like waste paper, plastic and food scraps?* a. hazardous wastes b. liquids c. used oil d. scrap aluminum e. none of the above SPECIALTY BMPs MUNICIPAL FACILITY MAINTENANCE12. When painting outdoors, which of the following steps should be taken?* a. Spread a drop cloth or tarp under the work. b. Mix and thin paints on a paved surface like a parking lot. c. Clean tools and equipment over a grassy area. d. Dispose of scraps and empty containers down the nearest storm drain. PARKING LOTS & STREETS13. When performing wet concrete sawing, which of the following measures are useful in protecting stormwater?* a. Add disinfectant to the saw cooling water. b. Use a wet vac to collect the excess cooling water. c. Hose down the area when work is completed. d. All of the above. LANDSCAPING & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE14. What can be said about the application of fertilizers?* a. The more fertilizer used, the better. b. Read and follow the manufacturer’s application instructions exactly. c. If, while spreading, some fertilizer winds up on a paved area, hose it down. d. All of the above. 15. Landscape chemicals can be applied in which of the following conditions?* a. during a rain storm b. during high winds c. on or near surface waters d. none of the above Δ
