CA Branch 2 Field Rep (SPCB) Test Questions and
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A process used to solve pest problems while minimizing risks to people and the
environment is called?
IPM (Integrated Pest Management). IPM doesn't mean you can't use pesticides...it
means you try other things FIRST instead of always choosing the nuclear option of
insecticide.
When laundering your PPE in the washing machine, what must be done to the
washing machine AFTER you've washed your clothing?
After washing the items, run the washer through at least one additional entire
cycle without clothing (you do this to get rid of any pesticide residue in the washer
left over from your stinky ass clothes:)
List the ways that pesticides can get into your body (4). And yes, this IS a test
question so KNOW it.
Skin, Eyes, Mouth, and Lungs as you breath
This kind of pesticide exposure involves continuous or repeated contact with a
toxic substance over a long period of time (months or years).
Chronic
,This type of poisoning is the severe poisoning which occurs after exposure to a
single dose of pesticide
Acute
Most labels have a special word in capital letters on the front of the label. It tells
you what the acute health hazard is. The words you might see are what?
Danger OR Danger-Poison; Warning; Caution
In pest control we have a phrase regarding pesticide labels. What is that phrase?
The Label is the Law
What are the three things you would expect to find in the "Precautionary
Statements" part of a pesticide label? (Yes, you MUST know this...remember
that SAFETY IS A HUGE ISSUE WITH THE SPCB)
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
Environmental Hazards – this contains any necessary warnings about surface
waters, drift, organisms to which the product is highly toxic, etc.
Physical and Chemical Hazards - this contains product-specific hazards such as
flammability.
You must wear eye protection when you mix, load, or apply pesticides; clean or
repair equipment that was used for pesticides; and anytime the label says so.
California MANDATES that all eye protection have 2 things. What are these 2
things?
,Temple and Brow Protection (see image) This is so pesticide doesn't come in the
sides of your goggles or drip down from your eyebrows. Your unibrow might be
fantastic but it won't stop pesticide from running down into your eyes!
True or False: Regular eyeglasses and sunglasses provide enough protection
from pesticide exposure especially during mixing and loading. Miss this one and
you're officially an idiot.
False. EYEGLASSES AND SUNGLASS SUCK when it comes to keeping pesticide
splashes and mist away from your eyes.
What are two parts of the body are the most likely to be exposed to pesticides?
Your hands and forearms (think about it....you handle pesticide with your HANDS
and it can splash up to your FOREARMS)
, California mandates that the MINIMUM thickness of gloves used for pesticide
mixing/loading/application be what?
14mm
Can the Structural Pest Control Board implement the use of pesticide safety
requirements that are LESS restrictive than the label allows? Read the question
SLOWLY. Think about it.
No. The label represents the MINIMUM requirements for pesticide safety. If they
label says you have to wear long sleeve shirts, then California CAN'T say you can
spray pesticide naked (which we can all be thankful for because I promise you, no
one wants to see you nude). THE FEDS HANDCUFF THE STATES.
Can the Structural Pest Control Board implement the use of pesticide safety
requirements that are MORE restrictive than the label allows? READ IT SLOWLY.
THINK ABOUT WHAT'S BEING ASKED.
Yes! Some of labels don't require the use of eye protection at all.... but California
absolutely requires it!
True or False: Because of their thickness, fabric-lined or leather gloves are
allowed in both mixing and loading of pesticides and during pesticide
application.
No - fabric-lined or leather gloves are NEVER allowed (think about it... they would
ABSORB PESTICIDE)
True or False: You must wear a respirator anytime the label or your employer
requires one, or if you are mixing, loading, or applying most pesticides on
California's list of Minimal Exposure Pesticides
Answers| Latest| Guaranteed Pass
A process used to solve pest problems while minimizing risks to people and the
environment is called?
IPM (Integrated Pest Management). IPM doesn't mean you can't use pesticides...it
means you try other things FIRST instead of always choosing the nuclear option of
insecticide.
When laundering your PPE in the washing machine, what must be done to the
washing machine AFTER you've washed your clothing?
After washing the items, run the washer through at least one additional entire
cycle without clothing (you do this to get rid of any pesticide residue in the washer
left over from your stinky ass clothes:)
List the ways that pesticides can get into your body (4). And yes, this IS a test
question so KNOW it.
Skin, Eyes, Mouth, and Lungs as you breath
This kind of pesticide exposure involves continuous or repeated contact with a
toxic substance over a long period of time (months or years).
Chronic
,This type of poisoning is the severe poisoning which occurs after exposure to a
single dose of pesticide
Acute
Most labels have a special word in capital letters on the front of the label. It tells
you what the acute health hazard is. The words you might see are what?
Danger OR Danger-Poison; Warning; Caution
In pest control we have a phrase regarding pesticide labels. What is that phrase?
The Label is the Law
What are the three things you would expect to find in the "Precautionary
Statements" part of a pesticide label? (Yes, you MUST know this...remember
that SAFETY IS A HUGE ISSUE WITH THE SPCB)
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
Environmental Hazards – this contains any necessary warnings about surface
waters, drift, organisms to which the product is highly toxic, etc.
Physical and Chemical Hazards - this contains product-specific hazards such as
flammability.
You must wear eye protection when you mix, load, or apply pesticides; clean or
repair equipment that was used for pesticides; and anytime the label says so.
California MANDATES that all eye protection have 2 things. What are these 2
things?
,Temple and Brow Protection (see image) This is so pesticide doesn't come in the
sides of your goggles or drip down from your eyebrows. Your unibrow might be
fantastic but it won't stop pesticide from running down into your eyes!
True or False: Regular eyeglasses and sunglasses provide enough protection
from pesticide exposure especially during mixing and loading. Miss this one and
you're officially an idiot.
False. EYEGLASSES AND SUNGLASS SUCK when it comes to keeping pesticide
splashes and mist away from your eyes.
What are two parts of the body are the most likely to be exposed to pesticides?
Your hands and forearms (think about it....you handle pesticide with your HANDS
and it can splash up to your FOREARMS)
, California mandates that the MINIMUM thickness of gloves used for pesticide
mixing/loading/application be what?
14mm
Can the Structural Pest Control Board implement the use of pesticide safety
requirements that are LESS restrictive than the label allows? Read the question
SLOWLY. Think about it.
No. The label represents the MINIMUM requirements for pesticide safety. If they
label says you have to wear long sleeve shirts, then California CAN'T say you can
spray pesticide naked (which we can all be thankful for because I promise you, no
one wants to see you nude). THE FEDS HANDCUFF THE STATES.
Can the Structural Pest Control Board implement the use of pesticide safety
requirements that are MORE restrictive than the label allows? READ IT SLOWLY.
THINK ABOUT WHAT'S BEING ASKED.
Yes! Some of labels don't require the use of eye protection at all.... but California
absolutely requires it!
True or False: Because of their thickness, fabric-lined or leather gloves are
allowed in both mixing and loading of pesticides and during pesticide
application.
No - fabric-lined or leather gloves are NEVER allowed (think about it... they would
ABSORB PESTICIDE)
True or False: You must wear a respirator anytime the label or your employer
requires one, or if you are mixing, loading, or applying most pesticides on
California's list of Minimal Exposure Pesticides
