Pesticide Safety & Handling Flashcards
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Which practice BEST reduces the risk of pesticide drift during application?
Answer: Applying during calm conditions with low wind speeds using larger droplet sizes
Low wind conditions and larger droplet sizes reduce the amount of spray that becomes airborne and moves off-target.
Which of the following is a symptom consistent with acute organophosphate pesticide poisoning?
Answer: Excessive salivation, pinpoint pupils, and muscle twitching
Organophosphate poisoning causes cholinergic symptoms including excessive secretions, miosis (pinpoint pupils), and muscle fasciculations.
A pesticide label instructs users to wear 'chemical-resistant gloves.' Which material is generally LEAST appropriate for most pesticide applications?
Answer: Natural rubber latex (thin surgical gloves)
Thin latex surgical gloves provide minimal chemical resistance and can degrade quickly, allowing pesticides to penetrate.
If a pesticide is accidently swallowed, what should typically be done FIRST according to label first aid instructions?
Answer: Call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) or a physician and follow their instructions
Calling Poison Control immediately provides expert guidance, since inducing vomiting may be harmful for some pesticide ingestions.
The 'preharvest interval' (PHI) on a pesticide label tells the applicator:
Answer: The minimum days between the last application and harvest
The PHI is the minimum number of days required between the last pesticide application and crop harvest to ensure residues are at safe levels.
Pesticide handlers are required to have access to which of the following under the EPA Worker Protection Standard (WPS)?
Answer: Decontamination supplies, emergency medical assistance information, and pesticide safety training
The WPS requires employers to provide handlers with decontamination supplies, emergency medical information, and safety training before handling pesticides.
Which statement about pesticide mixing order when using multiple products (including herbicides, insecticides, and adjuvants) is CORRECT?
Answer: A jar test should be conducted before mixing unfamiliar product combinations
A jar compatibility test allows applicators to check for adverse physical or chemical reactions between products before preparing a full tank mix.