Chronic Effects effects that arise after chronic exposure
Acute Effects occur within 24 hours after an acute exposure to pesticides
Water based formulations and dilutions are more readily
absorbed________than dry materials
Areas that absorbs pesticides more quickly Scalp, Forehead, Eardrums, Groin area, Hot sweaty skin absorbs pesticides faster
than dry & cool skin
The risk of Pesticide poisoning can be greater if the Sick or Pregnant
individual is...
Pesticides can get into the body through 4 routes Skin, Eyes, Inhaled, Being Swallowed
Dermal Exposure through the skin
Eye Exposure Through the eyes
Inhalation Exposure Being Inhaled
Oral Exposure Being Swallowed
What part of the body receives the greatest amount of Skin
pesticide exposure
______ of all exposure when spraying pesticides is by skin 97%
contact
97% of all exposure when spraying pesticides is by skin contact
, Mass Applicator License_Core Exam Practice Questions
Once absorbed through the skin, pesticides enter Blood Stream
the__________ and are carried throughout the body.
The________ individuals tend to be more sensitive to youngest & oldest
pesticide exposure
Qualities of an individual that influence their risk of being Weight, Age, Gender, Health conditions, Environment
harmed by a pesticide
Exposure occurs when you get a pesticide on or on your body
Occurs when you get a pesticide in or on your body Exposure
Acute Exposure Exposure to a single dose of pesticide
Exposure to a single dose of pesticide Acute Exposure
Chronic Exposure Exposure for long periods of time to a pesticide
Exposure for long periods of time to a pesticide Chronic Exposure
Two components involved when you consider how How much pesticide you are exposed to in an exposure event, how many times the
exposure to pesticide contributes to risk exposure occurred.
Risk pesticides potential to cause you harm
Risk is influenced by two factors Toxicity and Exposure
Toxicity measure of a pesticides ability to cause harm
Compatibility Agents helps products mix together well
Surfactants help pesticide spray droplets wet plants foliage and spread out evenly over a leaf