NYS PCO Pesticide Safety and PPE Flashcards
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Which of the following is the correct action if pesticide is ingested?
Answer: Call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) and follow SDS guidance
Contacting Poison Control immediately and following SDS first-aid instructions is the correct protocol for pesticide ingestion.
Heat-related illness risk increases when PCOs wear full PPE because:
Answer: PPE restricts evaporative cooling and traps body heat
Chemical-resistant suits and respirators impede sweat evaporation, significantly raising the risk of heat stress during warm-weather applications.
Which label section lists the first aid measures for pesticide exposure?
Answer: Precautionary Statements — First Aid
The Precautionary Statements section of the pesticide label includes first aid measures that must be followed in case of exposure.
A PCO discovers a pesticide spill in a vehicle. The FIRST step is to:
Answer: Contain the spill and don appropriate PPE before cleanup
Containing the spill and putting on PPE before cleanup prevents further contamination and protects the PCO from exposure.
Eye protection rated for pesticide applications must meet which standard?
Answer: ANSI Z87.1 chemical splash goggles or face shield
ANSI Z87.1-rated chemical splash goggles or face shields provide the proper protection against pesticide liquid and vapor reaching the eyes.
Under NYS DEC rules, a commercial pesticide applicator must notify building occupants before an indoor application by:
Answer: Providing advance notice as required by the specific pesticide label and state law
NYS requires notification to occupants per pesticide label requirements and applicable state statutes including the School Notification Law for certain settings.