A 9-worker outdoor crew needs one quart of water per worker per hour for 6 hours. How many gallons are needed?
Correct Answer
A) 13.5 gallons.
The crew needs 9 x 6 = 54 quarts. Since 4 quarts equal one gallon, 54 / 4 = 13.5 gallons.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The crew needs 9 x 6 = 54 quarts. Since 4 quarts equal one gallon, 54 / 4 = 13.5 gallons.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: 9.00 gallons.
9.00 gallons. is below the supported result for heat illness prevention; it likely drops a required step.
Option C: 18.0 gallons.
18.0 gallons. is above the supported result for heat illness prevention; it likely adds a step the rule does not support.
Option D: 24.0 gallons.
24.0 gallons. is above the supported result for heat illness prevention; it likely adds a step the rule does not support.
Memory Technique
Name the harm before the guard; worker, outdoor, crew cannot stand in for Staging Water.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Heat illness prevention from Cal/OSHA Title 8 Section 3395 heat illness prevention; CSLB B General. / Cal/OSHA Title 8 Section 3395 water provision; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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