Quiz For Your Safety, Protection & Knowledge

In many cases, the handler is required to wear a chemical-resistant apron while mixing, loading, or disposing of a product, in addition to the required personal protective equipment (PPE) designated for the applicator.  True or False

The minimum protective clothing recommended by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the National Agricultural Chemical  Dealers  Association (NACA),  and  the  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) when handling dilute (mixed) pesticides includes a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, underwear, chemically resistant   gloves,   socks,   and   shoes (boots).   True or False

Each pesticide label will identify the required PPE that must be worn during each stage of handling and using the pesticide (mixing, loading, applying, repairing, clean-up, disposal).  Read the label.   True or False

When wearing gloves and boots with coveralls, the garments are to be worn outside (over) the gloves and boots unless it is uncomfortable.   True or False

For most pesticides, nitrile gloves or natural rubber gloves provide the best protection.    True or False

Webbed, mesh, baseball caps, or similar headgear should not be used.  One of the best hats is the plastic “hard hat” with a plastic sweatband.    True or False

Wear Goggles or a face shield when there is any chance of getting pesticides in the eyes, or anytime the label requires their use unless they make you uncomfortable.   True or False

Pesticides can be inhaled either as mists, dusts, or vapors.   True or False

Dust and Mist Respirators   Dust and mist respirators are physical filters which only  protect against pesticide dusts and larger spray droplets. They are not effective against fumigants and the many pesticides which emit vapors.   True or False

For the Inhalation test  place the palm of the hands over the cartridge assemblies or inhalation points and inhale.  If no air enters and the face-piece collapses slightly, the respirator is properly fitted and the exhalation valve is closing property.   True or False

For the exhalation test  place the palm of the hand or thumb over the exhalation valve guard and press lightly.  Exhale to cause a slight pressure inside the face-piece.  If no air escapes, the face-piece is properly fitted and the inhalation valves are closing correctly.  If air escapes, readjust the headbands.  True or False

According to OSHA the employer shall provide respirators, training, and medical evaluations at a maximum cost to the employee of $25.00.   True or False

Once a pest has been correctly identified, its food preferences, harborage sites, behavioral patterns, biology, habits, potential for damage and options for control measures may be determined.   True or False

Spray rigs typically operate with an electric or gasoline powered pump.   True or False

Three parts for the procedures for cleaning respirators is as follows: 

1. Remove filters, cartridges, or canisters. Disassemble face pieces by removing speaking diaphragms, demand and pressure-demand valve assemblies, hoses, or any components recommended by the manufacturer. Discard or repair any defective parts. 
2. Wash components in warm (43 deg. C [110 deg. F] maximum) water with a mild detergent or with a cleaner recommended by the manufacturer. A stiff bristle (not wire) brush may be used to facilitate the removal of dirt. 
3. Rinse components thoroughly in clean, warm (43 deg. C [110 deg. F] maximum), preferably running water. Drain. 

True or False

After cleaning (and, if required, sanitizing), respirators will be stored in disposable, resealable plastic bags. Respirators and their filters/cartridges will be stored so that they are protected from sunlight, dust, chemical contamination, moisture, and temperature extremes.   True or False

Always maintain a 3-point (two hands and a foot, or two feet and a hand) contact on the ladder when climbing. Keep your body near the middle of the step and always face the ladder while climbing.   True or False

Do not use the top step/rung of a ladder as a step/rung unless it was designed for that purpose or you just can’t quite reach but not over extending more than three feet.   True or False

The proper angle for setting up a ladder is to  place its base a quarter of the working length of the ladder from the wall or other vertical surface.   True or False

OSHA requires that defective ladders be removed from service and tagged or marked as “Dangerous, Do Not Use” unless it is for small jobs around the office or your home.   True or False

A pictogram is a symbol on a white background within a red diamond.  True or False

Signal words is a single word on the label used to indicate the relative level of severity of a hazard and alert the reader to a potential hazard. The signal words used are “Danger” for the more severe hazards, while “Warning” is used for less severe hazards.   True or False

The SDS includes information such as the properties of each chemical; the physical, health, and environmental health hazards; protective measures; and safety precautions for handling, storing, and transporting the chemical.   True or False

Toxicity refers to how poisonous the material is, TOXICITY represents the killing power of the pesticide. The more toxic the material is, the more dangerous it is to use.   True or False

Hazards are the dangers associated with using poisonous materials. The more toxic the material the more HAZARDOUS it will be for you to use. You must be extra careful when handling the most toxic pesticides.  True or False

“LC50” – Fumigant Toxicity is measured in terms of the “LC50” which represents the Lethal Concentration of the fumigant in the air that is required to kill 50% of the test animals.   True or False

Each pesticide has different risks, so each product has specific instructions and safety precautions. The only way to know how to safely use a product is to read its label.   True or False

The signal word indicates the acute toxicity (toxicity that occurs 24-48 hours after exposure) and hazard of the pesticide to humans and animals. It is a quick way to determine the toxicity.

“Danger Poison” represents the most toxic of all pesticides. These products also carry the risk of severe eye damage or skin irritation. This signal word must be accompanied by a skull and crossbones graphic and the Spanish word for danger, “Peligro.”

“Warning” represents moderate toxicity. The Spanish word for warning, “Aviso,” must accompany this signal word.

“Caution” represents slight toxicity.• Some pesticides do not contain a signal word because their acute effects on humans and animals are nontoxic.

  True or False

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal law and may contaminate ground water.   True or False

The Hazard Communication Standard has 12 pictograms that you could see on the SDS.