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Filter backwash competency test
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What action is required to stop circulation to the pool, ensuring chlorine levels are sufficient to maintain pool water quality?
- Turn off the lift pump on the switchboard
- Open recirculation valve, close pool return valve
- Close recirculation vale, open pool return valve
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Which of the following chlorine levels are sufficient to maintain pool water quality?
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For how long should the water level in the filter chamber be monitored to ensure it doesn't drop below the septums?
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List the PPE required when carrying out a backwash
- Gloves, socks, shoes, gloves, sunglasses, headphones
- Respiratory mask, long sleeve gloves
- Face shield, respiratory mask, chemical goggles, blue long sleeve chemical gloves, white apron, yellow PVC jacket, gumboots
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TRUE or FALSE: PPE must be worn when using the chemical, firedog
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What emergency action should be taken, if you get firedog in your eye?
- Remove contaminated clothing as soon as possible and wash them with hot water
- Immediately hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running cold water. Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from the eye moving the eyelids
- Close your eyelids immediately to ensure the chemical doesn't spread any further. Make sure to wash your hands when your rubbing your eyes.
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What emergency action should be taken, if you inhale perlite?
- Wash contaminated skin with plenty of soap and water. If irritation occurs seek medical attention immediately.
- Remove contaminated clothing and loosen remaining clothing. Assume the most comfortable position.
- Rinse mouth with water. Give plenty of water to drink. If vomiting occurs, give further water. Seek medical attention as soon as possible
