What determines the potential for injury when using a pesticide?
a. Concentration of the pesticide's active ingredient
b. Combination of the acute and delayed effects
c. Toxicity of the pesticides and length of exposure - Answers Toxicity of the pesticides and
length of exposure
Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is most protective? (60)
a. Coveralls
b. Spray suits
c. Work clothes - Answers Spray suits
Which type of glove provides the most protection? (62)
a. Chemical-resistant, disposable ( Situational - thicker glove = better)
b. Chemical-resistant, non-disposable
c. Surgical Latex - Answers Chemical-resistant, disposable ( Situational - thicker glove = better)
Which type of respirator only protects you from particles? (61)
a. Dust/mask
b. Dust/mist
c. Vapor Removing - Answers Dust/mask
If someone exposed to pesticides goes unconscious the person may have ______?
(68)
a. Gone into shock
b. Succumbed to heat stress
c. Had a stroke - Answers Gone into shock
If pesticide gets on your skin, you should ______? (67)
a. Drench skin with water
b. Apply ointment to the affected skin
, c. Loosen all tight clothing - Answers Drench skin with water
What document should you give to a physician responding to a pesticide
emergency? (45)
a. Manufacturer labeling form
b. USDA Safety Sheet
c. Pesticide Label - Answers Pesticide Label
What is the best way to store an opened granular pesticide? (73)
a. Within the application equipment
b. In the original container
c. Repackaged into a smaller container - Answers In the original container
Your business must comply with the Fertilizer and Pesticide Bulk Storage when
there are ________? (74)
a. Liquid pesticides in containers larger than 55 gallons
b. Solid pesticides in quantities less than 100 pounds
c. Liquid pesticides in containers exceeding 35 gallons - Answers Liquid pesticides in containers
larger than 55 gallons
What must you do when temporarily storing pesticides at an application site? (79)
a. Obtain approval from the local emergency management authority
b. Secure the pesticides against unauthorized access
c. Post a warning sign at the location - Answers Secure the pesticides against unauthorized
access
What is often the most hazardous activity associated with normal pesticides? (76)
a. Applying pesticides to the treatment site
b. Cleaning application equipment
c. Mixing and loading pesticides - Answers Mixing and loading pesticides
When must a facility have an impervious mixing and loading pad? (78)