NC Pesticide Applicator Test Chapter 8 Quiz

Which statement about PPE as required by the label is TRUE?

• Your should not wear more PPE than the label requires.

• Sometimes a label has different PPE requirements for pesticide handlers and early-entry workers.

• You are not required to wear all the PPE listed on the label.

• Wearing the PPE listed on the label ensures that you will not be exposed to pesticides.

What is the purpose of the fit check?

• To select the right size respirator for the user.

• To make sure that you have a tight-fitting seal with no leakages each time you use the respirator.

• To see if you can taste or smell any substance leaking into the mask.

• To measure respirator fit by comparing the dust concentration in the surrounding air with the dust concentration inside the respirator.

Which is TRUE about disposable PPE?

• Inexpensive disposables may be a good choice for brief pesticide handling activities.

• Non-woven coveralls and hoods are usually designed to be worn for 7 workdays

• Dust/mist masks, prefilters, canisters, and filtering and vapor-removing cartridges can be cleaned and reused three or four times before disposing of them.

• Chemical-resistant gloves, footwear, and aprons that are labeled as disposable are designed to be worn three or four times.

Which statement about washing contaminated PPE is TRUE?

• Wash a full load of PPE items at a time

• Use cold water and one wash cycle

• Use only very short wash cycles

• After washing the items, run the washer through at least one additional entire cycle without clothing

Which statement about respirator maintenance is TRUE?

• Respirator cartridges must be stored in an airtight bag or they lose their effectiveness

• Inspect respirators twice each year for sings of wear and tear

• After use, prefilters should be stored in a zip-closable bag with canisters and cartridges.

• Use a substitute canister or cartridge if you cannot find the replacement part for your respirator.