1.4.5. Vehicle and Equipment Washing

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a designated wash bay?

   Hint

   Think about where construction vehicles are cleaned.

2. 2.

   Name one benefit of using biodegradable soaps.

   Hint

   Consider what 'eco-friendly' means.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of designated wash bays?

   • To beautify the site
   • To control and manage water runoff
   • To increase washing speed

   Hint

   Think about the environmental advantages.

4. 4.

   True or False: Using non-biodegradable soaps helps in environmental protection during washing.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the meaning of 'biodegradable'.

5. 5.

   Design a plan for a vehicle washing station at a construction site considering pollution control measures.

   Hint

   Think about how water flows and where contaminants can go.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a case where improper vehicle washing led to a pollution incident. What prevention measures could have been taken?

   Hint

   Consider the sequence of events that led to the pollution.