Administration Flashcards
What factors make up discipline?
Obedience application energy respect and behavior go together to make up discipline an essential condition for a smooth-running organization
What are the essential elements of an effective Administration plan?
Overall mission statement of the agency Goals to be attained Specific objectives Tasks and procedures that would lead to the attainment of the mission. Page 428
How can excessive infiltration or exfiltration be reduced?
*Remove sources of infiltration inflow and exfiltration from the collection system.
*Isolate manhole and clean out openings from surface water *Adopt and enforce sewer use regulations prohibiting the illegal discharge of stormwater or groundwater to the Wastewater collection system
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How can a collection system agency work toward a goal of operating system safely?
*Take actions to constantly promote safe operation by personnel and contractors *Establish safety training programs for personnel *Control risk involved in the operation and maintenance of the collection system
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How can management promote safety?
Provide safety equipment and training
Require adherence to Safe work practices
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Overflows spills or raw Wastewater bypasses must be reported to whom by the Clearwater superintendent?
Overflow spills or Roar waste bypasses must be reported to the following:
*Regional Water Pollution Control agency
*Local health department *Director of Public Works
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What are the responsibilities of Clearwater’s superintendent?
Superintendent responsible for field activities, planning and implementing maintenance, operation training and safety aspects of the section.
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In becoming fairly familiar with the collection system facility and its problems what sorts of information can Clearwater superintendent obtained from a review of agency records maps and the physical system?
*Collection system pipelines the (total length)
*The number of Wastewater lift stations
*General conditions of the system and
*known problem areas in the system
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Why is the Carefree selection of personnel important?
New employee represents an investment of agencies time and money and hiring and training the employee. Selective hiring to ensure the new employee will stay with the agency for many years and the agency’s investment will pay off.
What information should be listed on an “opportunities for employment” notice?
The noticed you give a brief description of the work to be performed, required qualifications, compensation, the selection process, where the application forms can be obtained and the closing date for accepting applications
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What information should be given a new employee during the first day of work?
New employees should be given all of the info available in writing or verbal form on the agency’s policies and practices concerning compensation benefits attendance and other matters relating to the employer-employee relations
All questions need to be answered and safety orientation should be given as soon as possible
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What types of adjustments are commonly made to an employee’s starting salary?
Adjustments to a starting salary for an employee remaining in the same position would be based on the following:
Longevity and a concurrent Improvement in performance
Increases in the cost of living
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What is a prime responsibility of every collection system supervisor to ensure the proper training of assigned personnel?
So that they may perform their work in a safe and efficient manner
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How can collection system operators be trained?
Articles published in local or national professional magazines on excellent source of information about new products and procedures and could be used as a basis of a training session.
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In addition to providing job-related training what other items of information should an agency provide to operation and staff to help build a team spirit among the agencies personnel?
In addition to providing job-related training and agencies should also inform its operators and staff of the agency's operation. The following are some items of information that will help build a team spirit among all agencies personnel: Results achieved Annual report Agency financing Agency recognition
What is the purpose of an annual report meeting?
A wise supervisor will make it a practice to hold an annual report meeting with assigned Personnel to inform them of their accomplishments.
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Describe the relationship that should exist between the supervisor and the shop steward?
Most of the supervisors Union contracts are with a shop Stewart the shop Stuart is elected by the union employees and is there official representative to management of the local union.
* the steward must create an effective link between the supervisor and the employees * the Steward must communicate complaints and grievances from The Operators to the supervisor
* Steward also must follow and settle differences what a shop steward and supervisor can work together the Stewart can help the supervisor to Be an Effective manager
Successfully handling of complaints and adjusting grievances requires Corporation by both the shop Steward and the supervisor
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What are the basic elements of a superintendent’s safety program?
Superintendent must develop and administer an effective safety program the basic elements of a safety program include a safety policy statement which includes the disciplinary procedures safety training and promotion and the accident investigation and Reporting.
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Who should prepare a safety policy statement?
Prepared by the top management of the collection system agency with close consultation of the agency safety officer safety consultant since its purposes is to let employees know that safety program has a full support of the agency and its management.
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What are Management’s responsibilities with regard to safety?
What is it has the responsibility to:
*Formulate a written safety policy.
* Provide a safe workplace. *Set achievable safety goals.
* Provide adequate training. * And delegate authority to ensure that the program is properly implemented.
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What are the collection system operators responsibilities with regard to safety?
The collection system operators are the direct beneficiaries of a safety program the operator share the responsibilities to:
*Observe prescribed work procedures with respect to personal safety and that of their coworkers.
*Report any detected Hazard to a manager immediately. *Report all accidents including those that cause minor injury. *Report near Miss accidents so that hazards can be removed or procedures changed to provide problems in the future. *Use all protective devices and safety equipment supply to reduce the possibility of injury.
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How can tool equipment requirements be
As with staffing Tool and Equipment requirements will depend largely on such things as a size of the collection system, workload, and operation and maintenance objectives.
Other factors include the age and condition of the system as well as the types and number of problem areas.
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Is most of the equipment available for collection system maintenance Specialized or is it capable of dealing with a variety of problems?
It also is true however that most modern collection system maintenance equipment has one particular function that it performs most effectively.
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What is the shotgun approach of going through a system at set intervals with one piece of equipment not recommended?
The shotgun approach of going through a system at set intervals with one piece of equipment is wasteful and unnecessary.
Unfortunately it is a common practice.
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How can agency Implement a preventive maintenance program when it does not have enough money to purchase the necessary equipment?
It is not always necessary to purchase the equipment you need to implement your preventive maintenance programs.
There are several alternatives to committing your funds this way.
All types of construction and maintenance equipment are available through long or short-term leasing as well as buy outright purchases.
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What are some advantages of leasing equipment?
The first benefit to be realized is that expensive equipment can be made available without a large initial capital expenditure.
Leasing offers advantages, to any size agency and makes any specialized equipment available at a reasonable cost to complete any one time or seasonal programs you may want to undertake .
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What is the primary advantage of purchasing equipment?
The primary advantage of purchasing equipment is that the equipment is available when needed. In general purchases should be limited to the more standard equipment that is used frequently, has a long life span, and represents a capital investment within the scope of the available budget
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What are some advantages of Contracting for work?
Sometimes your agency may not have sufficient qualified or qualifiable operators available to do a highly specialized job. Under these conditions a contract with a firm specializing in solving a particular problem may be the best approach.
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Emergency crews should be provided what type of vehicles?
Emergency crews should be provided it with at least a 3/4 “ ton truck for clearing stoppages.
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Which Crews should be equipped with two-way radios paging devices or cell phones?
Repair Crews, emergency crews and Rod crews.
Why is it important to specify truck with adequate capacity for a high velocity cleaner?
Because many operators failed to realize that considerable weight of the water carry in High Velocity cleaning tanks it is a common mistake for an operator to specified truck that is of inadequate capacity or marginal capacity for the loads involved. Frequently the sufficient capacity will not become apparent until the truck has been in use for a period of time.
With use, brake problems may develop, springs weake, Road handling becomes less efficient and even a loss of engine power could become evident.
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When are truck mounted equipment units preferable over trailer mounted units?
For full-time use the truck mounted unit is preferable. Trailer mounted units are advantageous when they are to be used less than full-time. These units can be towed by a three-quarter ton or larger truck depending upon the size of the rodding machine unit. The advantage of trailer mounted units is at the truck full of the trailer can be used for other purposes when the trailer mounted unit is not in service.
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Why should portable standing pumping units be inspected and Ron at regular intervals?
Portable standing pumping units should be inspected and run at regular intervals to ensure that they will be in operating condition when emergency does arise.
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What major pieces of equipment are needed for construction and repairs?
Major pieces of equipment backhoe/loader, dump truck, Water truck, portable air compressors & hoist.
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Why do repair and construction Crews need a portable air compressor?
A Portable air compressors is required for repair and construction Crews for operational of jackhammers and tampers. Compressors are also use for your operation of a sheet driving head.
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Air testing equipment for detecting leaks in pipes and Joints often is used to do what other jobs?
Equipment for air testing collection system pipes in joints for leaks and for sealing such leaks is widely used today.
This equipment is commonly used in conjunction with closed circuit television CCTV equipment and may be purchased separately or in conjunction with TV units.
The complete package is usually purchased and mounted on a truck or trailer.
What would you store equipment that is seldom use such as a large size sewer balls and portable pumps?
Sewer Balls are kept in a central storage room or toolroom and are available to whichever crew they have use for them.
The pumps are stored in a tool room and issued to crews whenever needed.
Name three different types of electronic locators?
Valve or lid locator is easy to operate as a limited death capacity and is most useful in locating very manhole covers or water valves.
The pipe locator is a bit more complicated but simple to operate it operate after it has been assembled. ( capable of operating at greater depths) The ferret type locator is the most complex and capable of the most accuracy.
