OREGON PESTICIDE LAW AND
SAFETY EXAM 2026/2027
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Front - ANSWER-Back
What does FIFRA stand for? - ANSWER-Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act; governs pesticide registration, labeling, and use.
What agency enforces pesticide laws in Oregon? - ANSWER-Oregon Department of
Agriculture (ODA).
What is the Worker Protection Standard (WPS)? - ANSWER-Federal standard that
protects agricultural workers and handlers from pesticide exposure.
What is ORS 634? - ANSWER-Oregon Pesticide Control Law, governing licensing,
violations, enforcement, and recordkeeping.
What is the default Re-Entry Interval (REI) if not on label? - ANSWER-24 hours.
What are the main pesticide license types in Oregon? - ANSWER-Private,
Commercial, Public, Apprentice/Trainee, Consultant.
Who needs a private applicator license? - ANSWER-Someone applying RUPs on
their own or employer's property (e.g., a farmer).
Who needs a commercial applicator license? - ANSWER-Someone applying
pesticides for hire on someone else's property (e.g., landscaper).
What is the correct PPE when label requires chemical-resistant gloves? - ANSWER-
Nitrile, neoprene, or barrier laminate gloves. Leather is not recommended.
What must records of restricted-use pesticide applications include? - ANSWER-
Date, site/location, target pest, product name & EPA number, rate & amount,
applicator's name/license number.
How long must restricted-use pesticide records be kept in Oregon? - ANSWER-3
years.
What is the rule about pesticide labels? - ANSWER-The label is the law; all
directions must be followed exactly.
What are the main signal words and their meanings? - ANSWER-Danger/Poison =
highly toxic; Warning = moderately toxic; Caution = slightly toxic.
SAFETY EXAM 2026/2027
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Front - ANSWER-Back
What does FIFRA stand for? - ANSWER-Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act; governs pesticide registration, labeling, and use.
What agency enforces pesticide laws in Oregon? - ANSWER-Oregon Department of
Agriculture (ODA).
What is the Worker Protection Standard (WPS)? - ANSWER-Federal standard that
protects agricultural workers and handlers from pesticide exposure.
What is ORS 634? - ANSWER-Oregon Pesticide Control Law, governing licensing,
violations, enforcement, and recordkeeping.
What is the default Re-Entry Interval (REI) if not on label? - ANSWER-24 hours.
What are the main pesticide license types in Oregon? - ANSWER-Private,
Commercial, Public, Apprentice/Trainee, Consultant.
Who needs a private applicator license? - ANSWER-Someone applying RUPs on
their own or employer's property (e.g., a farmer).
Who needs a commercial applicator license? - ANSWER-Someone applying
pesticides for hire on someone else's property (e.g., landscaper).
What is the correct PPE when label requires chemical-resistant gloves? - ANSWER-
Nitrile, neoprene, or barrier laminate gloves. Leather is not recommended.
What must records of restricted-use pesticide applications include? - ANSWER-
Date, site/location, target pest, product name & EPA number, rate & amount,
applicator's name/license number.
How long must restricted-use pesticide records be kept in Oregon? - ANSWER-3
years.
What is the rule about pesticide labels? - ANSWER-The label is the law; all
directions must be followed exactly.
What are the main signal words and their meanings? - ANSWER-Danger/Poison =
highly toxic; Warning = moderately toxic; Caution = slightly toxic.
