WASHINGTON PESTICIDE LAWS
AND SAFETY
What is the definition of a worker? - ANSWERS-A person who does
not handle any pesticide products or machinery with residues
(weeders, irrigators, pruners, and harvesters).
What is the definition of a handler? - ANSWERS-Employees who
handle pesticide products (mixers, loaders, and applicators) or have
high exposure potential (flaggers and equipment repair persons).
What should be present near a storage area to absorb spills? -
ANSWERS-Clay, kitty litter, activated charcoal, sawdust or a similar
material available to soak up spills. Hydrated lime and bleach should
be available for decontamination of spill surfaces. Dispose of this
cleaning solution properly. Do not use sawdust on a spill that is a
strong oxidizer, as these materials create a fire hazard.
Control, contain, and cleanup spills. - ANSWERS-If a large spill
occurs that requires outside assistance, contact the Washington
Emergency Management Division at 1-800-258-5990.
What type of applicators must keep application records? -
ANSWERS-1) All licensed applicators for all applications.
2) All non-certified applicators who make applications greater than
one acre of agricultural land per year.
,3) All non-certified public employees engaged in applications to
roadsides.
4) All unlicensed people who perform applications to landscape sites
(schools, dwellings, shopping centers, golf courses, parks, etc.)
Agricultural employers who have pesticides applied for production of
an agricultural commodity must keep records of applications for
seven years. - ANSWERS-The records must be made on the day of
application. These records, in addition to storage records, must be
available to workers upon request.
The spray records should include what info for each application: -
ANSWERS-The name, address, phone number, and license number of
the applicator, the exact location of the treated area, the crop, the size
of the treated area, the time, the products used and EPA registration
numbers, wind direction and speed, total amount of products applied,
the rate and concentration, targeted pests, and application apparatus
(license if applicable).
When is atropine sulfate used as an antidote? - ANSWERS-Give
intravenously to counteract excessive acetylcholine due to
organophosphate or carbamate poisoning. Multiple doses based on
body weight can be administered as symptoms occur.
When is Protopam chloride used as an antidote? - ANSWERS-When
used in conjunction with atropine sulfate, helps to reactivate
cholinesterase in organophosphate poisoning, bu not when carbamates
are involved in poisoning.
, What is Vitamin K1 for? - ANSWERS-For treating anti-coagulant
rodenticides, which cause internal bleeding and prevent blood
clotting. Helps to restore normal blood clotting ability.
What is a severe pest? - ANSWERS-A pest present in populations that
are always above the economic injury level in the absence of control.
What is an occasional or secondary pest? - ANSWERS-A pest that
can cause damage above economic injury levels only at certain times.
What is a potential pest? - ANSWERS-A pest that typically causes no
apparent economic damage under normal circumstances.
What is a migratory pest? - ANSWERS-A pest that may cause serious
economic damage on a periodic basis.
What are the five steps of developing an IPM program? - ANSWERS-
1. Identify the pest to be managed.
2. Define the management system.
3. Develop the pest management strategy.
4. Develop reliable monitoring techniques.
5. Use economic thresholds.
What is an economic threshold? - ANSWERS-The level or density of
a pest population where control measures need to be applied to
prevent the pest from reaching the economic injury level.
AND SAFETY
What is the definition of a worker? - ANSWERS-A person who does
not handle any pesticide products or machinery with residues
(weeders, irrigators, pruners, and harvesters).
What is the definition of a handler? - ANSWERS-Employees who
handle pesticide products (mixers, loaders, and applicators) or have
high exposure potential (flaggers and equipment repair persons).
What should be present near a storage area to absorb spills? -
ANSWERS-Clay, kitty litter, activated charcoal, sawdust or a similar
material available to soak up spills. Hydrated lime and bleach should
be available for decontamination of spill surfaces. Dispose of this
cleaning solution properly. Do not use sawdust on a spill that is a
strong oxidizer, as these materials create a fire hazard.
Control, contain, and cleanup spills. - ANSWERS-If a large spill
occurs that requires outside assistance, contact the Washington
Emergency Management Division at 1-800-258-5990.
What type of applicators must keep application records? -
ANSWERS-1) All licensed applicators for all applications.
2) All non-certified applicators who make applications greater than
one acre of agricultural land per year.
,3) All non-certified public employees engaged in applications to
roadsides.
4) All unlicensed people who perform applications to landscape sites
(schools, dwellings, shopping centers, golf courses, parks, etc.)
Agricultural employers who have pesticides applied for production of
an agricultural commodity must keep records of applications for
seven years. - ANSWERS-The records must be made on the day of
application. These records, in addition to storage records, must be
available to workers upon request.
The spray records should include what info for each application: -
ANSWERS-The name, address, phone number, and license number of
the applicator, the exact location of the treated area, the crop, the size
of the treated area, the time, the products used and EPA registration
numbers, wind direction and speed, total amount of products applied,
the rate and concentration, targeted pests, and application apparatus
(license if applicable).
When is atropine sulfate used as an antidote? - ANSWERS-Give
intravenously to counteract excessive acetylcholine due to
organophosphate or carbamate poisoning. Multiple doses based on
body weight can be administered as symptoms occur.
When is Protopam chloride used as an antidote? - ANSWERS-When
used in conjunction with atropine sulfate, helps to reactivate
cholinesterase in organophosphate poisoning, bu not when carbamates
are involved in poisoning.
, What is Vitamin K1 for? - ANSWERS-For treating anti-coagulant
rodenticides, which cause internal bleeding and prevent blood
clotting. Helps to restore normal blood clotting ability.
What is a severe pest? - ANSWERS-A pest present in populations that
are always above the economic injury level in the absence of control.
What is an occasional or secondary pest? - ANSWERS-A pest that
can cause damage above economic injury levels only at certain times.
What is a potential pest? - ANSWERS-A pest that typically causes no
apparent economic damage under normal circumstances.
What is a migratory pest? - ANSWERS-A pest that may cause serious
economic damage on a periodic basis.
What are the five steps of developing an IPM program? - ANSWERS-
1. Identify the pest to be managed.
2. Define the management system.
3. Develop the pest management strategy.
4. Develop reliable monitoring techniques.
5. Use economic thresholds.
What is an economic threshold? - ANSWERS-The level or density of
a pest population where control measures need to be applied to
prevent the pest from reaching the economic injury level.
