(1) TB 9- Organic Phosphates - Insecticides

Question 1

When insecticides come in contact with the skin, scrub with soap and water for ____ minutes.

Answer 1

15 min

Question 2

If insecticides are swallowed, make patient vomit by giving what?

Answer 2

Warm salty or soapy water

Question 3

Low heats of ___ to ___ °F can break down insecticide products to form a toxic gas

Answer 3

200 to 240°F

Question 4

Insecticides ARE NOT soluble in water except?

Answer 4

OMPA

Question 5

Fire Prevention

For occupancies that store insecticides, provide at least ___ units of fire extinguishers outside and adjacent to storage room.

Which extinguishers are preferred?

Answer 5

2 units

CO2 and dry POWDER extinguishers

Question 6

The most commonly used group of insecticides is __________.

Answer 6

PARATHION

(referred to as “NERVE GAS”)

Question 7

What are some common organic phosphate insecticides?

Answer 7

Parathion
TEPP
HETP
EPN
OMPA

Question 8

Insecticides are usually found in:

Answer 8

-storage as concentrates and commercial products in chemical warehouses and agricultural insecticidal spray companies throughout the city.

-In agricultural areas, they may be encountered while being applied or in bulk quantity in the field.

Question 9

Organic Phosphate insecticides are only slightly irritating and give little immediate warning. They impair the nervous system of the body and in extreme cases death results.

They are readily absorbed through:

Answer 9

-skin
-mouth
-mucous membranes of the eyes
-respiratory tract.

Question 10

Symptoms of insecticide exposure:

Answer 10

-Headache
-dizziness
-nausea
-diarrhea
-increased salivation
-flow of tears
-sweating
-pupils become smaller and vision is impaired
-muscles in the eyelids and tongue may twitch followed by generalized muscle spasms of the entire body.

Question 11

In all cases of suspected insecticide poisoning, medical aid should be obtained immediately. _____ is the antidote.

Answer 11

Atropine

Question 12

PPE requirements for insecticides?

Answer 12

Full protective clothing including:
-rubber boots
-gloves
-goggles
-self-contained breathing apparatus

Question 13

The following are good fire prevention practices for insecticides:

Answer 13

1. Limited amount of storage, isolate outside storage or inside storage in sprinklered fire resistive construction with proper drainage and ventilation
2. Adequate warning signs
3. Special cabinet with emergency equipment
4. Civilians receive training to hazards and first aid
5. Provide at least two units of fire extinguishers outside and adjacent to storage room - CO2 and dry powder are preferred.

Question 14

Insecticides ARE NOT soluble in water (except OMPA). Regardless of where it is washed, the dried residue is dangerous and creates a decontamination problem.

Probably the best control is a decontamination process using ___________.

Answer 14

large quantities of 5% or greater lye solution.