QAL Fumigants L New Exam Questions And
Correct Answers (A+)
Fumigant inhalation - ANSWER call 9-1-1 ; wear an SCBA or supplied - air respirator and
get the person to fresh air immediately, making sure to avoid physical exertion in the
exposed person
The is the individual who alerts authorities about a problem and controls all associated
emergency activities, including evacuations. - ANSWER csupervising certified
applicator
skin exposure - ANSWER call 9-1-1 ; remove clothing and wash the exposed area,
including hair, with soap or detergent and a large amount of water
eye exposure - ANSWER call 9-1-1 ; flush for at least 15 minutes using a gentle stream of
clean, temperate, running water, letting it run off the bridge of the nose or side of the
face rather than aiming it directly at the affected area
Which of these items should be listed in a fumigant emergency response plan? Choose
all that apply - ANSWER routes and procedures d. list of names and phone numbers of
key people and emergency personnel to contact identification and location of fumigant
storage and application sites
ingestion - poisoning through the mouth (swallowing) - ANSWER call 9-1-1; if the person
is awake and alert, give them large amounts of water or milk; follow the directions on
pesticide labels or from a poison control center operator, especially if the person is
unconscious
If you believe that a misapplication of a fumigant has occurred you should contact the to
help you determine the best corrective measures. - ANSWER fumigant manufacturer
, A ripped or otherwise malfunctioning tarp is considered a fumigant emergency and
must be responded to as quickly as possible. - ANSWER True
Applicators are personally responsible for cleaning up any type of major fumigant leak
or spill, including those that occur on public roadways. - ANSWER False
Precautionary Statements - ANSWER contains descriptions of the PPE and respiratory
protection needed in various use situations
Directions for Use - ANSWER contains many subsections, including use method
restrictions, protection for handlers, and mandatory GAPS
Treatment Guidelines ANSWER includes steps to be taken at specified times before,
during, and after the fumigation to maximize efficacy
Only some fumigant products registered for sale in California will have a label Statement
of Use Classification classifying them as restricted - use pesticides. - ANSWER false
How many row acres are in a field that contains 300 rows, each 450 feet long and
spaced 6 feet apart? - ANSWER 18.60 acres
How many square feet are in an acre? - ANSWER 43,560 ft2
How much product would you need for an application using K - Pam HL ( metam sodium
) at the minimum 30 gallons of product per treated acre if you were treating 12.88 acres
of potatoes? - ANSWER 386.4 gallons
calibration by volume - ANSWER Used when you can accurately measure how much
product is in the storage tank before and then after an application to a known area
calibration by weight - ANSWER used when a fumigant cannot be collected or measured
Correct Answers (A+)
Fumigant inhalation - ANSWER call 9-1-1 ; wear an SCBA or supplied - air respirator and
get the person to fresh air immediately, making sure to avoid physical exertion in the
exposed person
The is the individual who alerts authorities about a problem and controls all associated
emergency activities, including evacuations. - ANSWER csupervising certified
applicator
skin exposure - ANSWER call 9-1-1 ; remove clothing and wash the exposed area,
including hair, with soap or detergent and a large amount of water
eye exposure - ANSWER call 9-1-1 ; flush for at least 15 minutes using a gentle stream of
clean, temperate, running water, letting it run off the bridge of the nose or side of the
face rather than aiming it directly at the affected area
Which of these items should be listed in a fumigant emergency response plan? Choose
all that apply - ANSWER routes and procedures d. list of names and phone numbers of
key people and emergency personnel to contact identification and location of fumigant
storage and application sites
ingestion - poisoning through the mouth (swallowing) - ANSWER call 9-1-1; if the person
is awake and alert, give them large amounts of water or milk; follow the directions on
pesticide labels or from a poison control center operator, especially if the person is
unconscious
If you believe that a misapplication of a fumigant has occurred you should contact the to
help you determine the best corrective measures. - ANSWER fumigant manufacturer
, A ripped or otherwise malfunctioning tarp is considered a fumigant emergency and
must be responded to as quickly as possible. - ANSWER True
Applicators are personally responsible for cleaning up any type of major fumigant leak
or spill, including those that occur on public roadways. - ANSWER False
Precautionary Statements - ANSWER contains descriptions of the PPE and respiratory
protection needed in various use situations
Directions for Use - ANSWER contains many subsections, including use method
restrictions, protection for handlers, and mandatory GAPS
Treatment Guidelines ANSWER includes steps to be taken at specified times before,
during, and after the fumigation to maximize efficacy
Only some fumigant products registered for sale in California will have a label Statement
of Use Classification classifying them as restricted - use pesticides. - ANSWER false
How many row acres are in a field that contains 300 rows, each 450 feet long and
spaced 6 feet apart? - ANSWER 18.60 acres
How many square feet are in an acre? - ANSWER 43,560 ft2
How much product would you need for an application using K - Pam HL ( metam sodium
) at the minimum 30 gallons of product per treated acre if you were treating 12.88 acres
of potatoes? - ANSWER 386.4 gallons
calibration by volume - ANSWER Used when you can accurately measure how much
product is in the storage tank before and then after an application to a known area
calibration by weight - ANSWER used when a fumigant cannot be collected or measured
