Pesticide Core Review - Unit 7

Which material is most likely to be considered chemical resistant?

• Leather

• Cotton

• Nitrile

• Wool

What part of the applicator's body is most likely to be exposed to pesticides?

• Hands

• Feet

• Face

• Belly

What is a respirator?

• A tool to help keep your car's engine cool

• A safety device that covers your face and nose and protects the applicator's breathing

• A NIOSH approved type of gloves

• A term to describe when pesticides get stuck against the skin

People with respiratory problems can wear a loose fitting respirator without getting a medical evaluation first.

• True

• False

How should one go about picking the correct type of respirator for the job?

• Pick the most expensive

• Pick the most inexpensive

• Read the label

• Use whatever you have on hand

Which scenario does not require extra PPE?

• Walking into a previously treated area after the REI

• Applying pesticides in enclosed spaces

• Adjusting pesticide contaminated equipment

• Immersing hands and forearms into pesticides

How should you dispose of coveralls that have highly toxic pesticide concentrate spilled on them?

• Wash, line dry, reuse

• Take to a hazardous waste collection site

• Burn or incinerate them

• Donate them to the Goodwill

All ____ and early entry agricultural workers are legally required to follow PPE instructions on the product labeling.

• Farmers

• Pesticide Handlers

• Supervisors

• Registered Technicians

The minimum items required to wear on most pesticide labels are:

• Safety glasses

• Long sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes, and socks

• Respirator

• Chemical resistant gloves

When should reusable PPE be washed?

• Before removal and strorage

• Before use

• Washing it will lessen its effectiveness

• Before purchase