NC Pesticide Applicator Quiz Chapter 10

Which of the following is TRUE about dealing with a leaking pesticide container?

• Remove the container from the spray area to a safe location, allow pesticide to drain fully.

• Put smaller containers into larger ones or try to plug leaks in larger containers.

• Place container in an area with a constructed dike and let the contents drain out.

What is the first step to cleaning up any pesticide spill or leak?

• Heavily spray with water to dilute pesticide.

• Apply sawdust to absorb pesticide.

• Wear proper PPE.

What is the best way to prevent pesticide spills?

• Maintain vehicles and equipment and understand how equipment works.

• Use as many people as possible when mixing or storing pesticides.

• Pour contents of smaller containers into one large container to minimize risk.

What should be done with contaminated material after cleaning up a spill?

• Put it in a trash bag and take it to a landfill immediately.

• Reuse it under normal circumstances.

• Dispose of it in accordance with state and federal laws.

When a pesticide spill occurs, it is important to:

• Keep records of your activities and conversations with authorities.

• Contact the manufacturer regarding the spill.

• Preserve as much pesticide as you can for future use.

Pesticide fires are most dangerous because they:

• Waste pesticide products and damage property.

• Can lead to work delays and loss of profits for a company.

• Can produce toxic vapors or lead to runoff.

When reporting a pesticide fire to the fire department, it is very important to:

• Begin spraying the area with water while waiting for help to arrive.

• Tell the fire department it is a pesticide fire and provide them with an SDS.

• Get as many pesticide containers out of the building before the fire becomes too intense.

After a pesticide fire, what steps should be taken for clean up?

• Dispose of clothing used during the fire and wait until area is cool to begin clean up.

• Saturate the area to cool hotspots and wash away remaining pesticides.

• Area should be bulldozed and covered with soil.