Applications and Safety Equipment Flashcards

1
Q

Area Applications with a manual or power sprayer

A

General Application or Broadcast

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2
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Treatment of an area where insects are likely to occur. (2 square feet or less)

A

Spot Treatment

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3
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Application in small amounts into cracks and crevices where insects hide or where they may enter a building.

A

Crack and Crevice Treatment

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4
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Application of pesticides in areas such as wall, false bottoms of kitchen cabinets, ceilings, etc.

A

Void Treatments

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5
Q

Application of fogs and misters, aerosol generators or aerosol cans may be used for this type of treatment.

A

Space Treatments

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6
Q

IPM Stands for

A

Integrated Pest Management

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7
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A Process used to solve pest problems while minimizing risks to people and the environment.

A

Integrated Pest Management

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8
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IPM Step 1

A

Pest Inspection, Find access point.

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9
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IPM Step 2

A

Make Less Attractive, Preventive Measures

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10
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IPM Step 3

A

Apply Pesticides only when Necessary

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11
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IPM Step 4

A

Monitor - with follow-up inspections

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12
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Amounts - Dilutions

A

Follow Product Label

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13
Q

Rate of Application

A

Follow Product Label

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14
Q

Reducing Pesticide Drift

Avoid applying pesticides on days when wind speeds exceed __ miles per hour.

A

10

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15
Q

Reducing Pesticide Drift

______ ______ ______ and adjust your nozzles for a coarser spray pattern.

A

Reduce hose pressure

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16
Q

Reducing Pesticide Drift

Hold spray nozzle _______ to the application target.

A

Closer

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17
Q

Covers K-12 public schools, public and private daycare facilities.

A

Healthy Schools Act of California

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18
Q

Requires that integrated pest management(IPM) be practiced.

A

Healthy Schools Act of California

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19
Q

Insecticide should only be used as a last resort.

A

Healthy Schools Act of California

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20
Q

Only the safest products may be used.

A

Healthy Schools Act of California

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21
Q

Parents and school staff must be given a list of approved products at beginning of school year.

A

Healthy Schools Act of California

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22
Q

Must notify parents and post signs 72 hours in advance before using non-approved products.

A

Healthy Schools Act of California

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23
Q

Advance notifications are not required in emergency situations.

A

Healthy Schools Act of California

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24
Q

Safety Equipment - Dermal

A

Gloves
Boots
Coveralls (Follow CAL-OSHA requirements)
Long Sleeve Shirts (required by California code)
Long Pants with Socks
Always carry a spare uniform or coveralls in case of spil.

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25
Q

Safety Equipment - Oral

To avoid drinking or swallowing a pesticide, do the following:

A

1 . Always store in original container or in special container that is clearly marked with a proper service container label.

  1. Avoid accidental consumption by always washing your hands after handling pesticides and before touching yourself, eating or smoking.
  2. Avoid water contamination. Never pour products out onto the ground driveways, sidewalks, streets or into the gutter – runoff is a major problem that is polluting our water supply.
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26
Q

Safety Equipment - Inhalation

A

Always wear proper respiratory protection(NIOSH approved) when needed and/or required by label.

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27
Q

Always perform a fit test (_______________) to insure your respirator is tightly sealed.

A

Positive and Negative air pressure test

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28
Q

To test respirator for leakage, use ________ or _________

A

Banana Oil or Saccharine

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29
Q

Wash respirators in ________ ______ water, using a brush or sponge.

A

warm-soapy

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30
Q

Wash respirators in warm-soapy water, using a _______ or _______.

A

brush or sponge

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31
Q

Eyes – Always wear eye protection when handling or applying pesticides.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

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32
Q

Googles provide better eye protection from all angles and can be worn over eyeglasses.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

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33
Q

Face shields provide additional splash protection for eyes and face.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

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34
Q

Cloth hats must be washed on a monthly schedule?

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

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35
Q

Storage areas must be clearly posted with a sign that says “Danger, Keep Out”. These signs must be readable at 50 feet.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

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36
Q

Storage areas must be clearly posted with a sign that says “Danger, Keep Out”. These signs must be readable at 100 feet.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

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37
Q

Storage areas must be clearly posted with a sign that says “Danger, Keep Out”. These signs must be readable at 30 feet.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

38
Q

Storage areas must be clearly posted with a sign that says “Danger, Keep Out”. These signs must be readable at 25 feet.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

39
Q

Storage area must be kept locked.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

40
Q

Truck storage boxes must be clearly posted and locked when unattended.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

41
Q

Low toxicity products can be kept in Cab for easy access.

a. True
b. False

A

a. False

42
Q

Spray Tanks fill hole cover must have a lock.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

43
Q

Spray Tanks can display a service number if available.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

44
Q

Tank Must have an air-gap filling device to prevent siphoning.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

45
Q

Service Label Container must contain the following information:

  1. Name of pesticide
  2. EPA registration number
  3. Active ingredient
  4. Signal Word
  5. Name and address of technician
    a. True
    b. False
A

b. False

46
Q

Service Label Container must contain the following information:

  1. Name of pesticide
  2. EPA registration number
  3. Active ingredient
  4. Signal Word
  5. Name, address and phone number of firm responsible for the container.
    a. True
    b. False
A

a. True

47
Q

Service Label Container must contain the following information:

  1. Name of pesticide
  2. EPA registration number
  3. Active ingredient
  4. Signal Word
  5. Name and address of the manager.
    a. True
    b. False
A

b. False

48
Q

Safety Materials – to be carried in truck:

  1. First Aid kit
  2. Soap
  3. Towels
  4. Baking Soda
  5. Eyewash or water (if not available within 100 feet)
    a. True
    b. False
A

b. False

49
Q

Safety Materials – to be carried in truck:

  1. First Aid kit
  2. Soap
  3. Towels
  4. Water (if not available within 100 feet)
  5. Eyewash or water (if not available within 100 feet)
    a. True
    b. False
A

a. True

50
Q

Safety Materials – to be carried in truck:

  1. First Aid kit
  2. Soap
  3. Boots
  4. Water (if not available within 100 feet)
  5. Eyewash or water (if not available within 100 feet)
    a. True
    b. False
A

b. False

51
Q

Safety Materials – to be carried in truck:

  1. Bandaids
  2. Soap
  3. Towels
  4. Water (if not available within 100 feet)
  5. Eyewash or water (if not available within 100 feet)
    a. True
    b. False
A

b. False

52
Q

Spill Kit should contain the following items:

  1. Absorbent material
  2. Heavy Duty trash bags
  3. Broom and dustpan
  4. Caution Tape
    a. True
    b. False
A

a. True

53
Q

Spill Kit should contain the following items:

  1. Cat Litter
  2. Heavy Duty trash bags
  3. Broom and dustpan
  4. Caution Tape
    a. True
    b. False
A

a. True

54
Q

Spill Kit should contain the following items:

  1. Gravel
  2. Heavy Duty trash bags
  3. Broom and dustpan
  4. Caution Tape
    a. True
    b. False
A

b. False

55
Q

Spill Kit should contain the following items:

  1. Sweeping Compound
  2. Heavy Duty trash bags
  3. Broom and dustpan
  4. Caution Tape
    a. True
    b. False
A

a. True

56
Q

You must notify the County Agriculture Commissioner for spills greater than 1 pint.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

57
Q

You must notify the County Agriculture Commissioner for spills greater than 1 quart.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

58
Q

You must notify the County Agriculture Commissioner for spills greater than 1 gallon.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

59
Q

You must notify the Structural Pest Control Board of any death or injury.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

60
Q

You must notify the Structural Pest Control Board of any unsatisfied customers.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

61
Q

You must notify the Structural Pest Control Board of any complaints from neighbors or other community members.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

62
Q

Ground Fault Interrupters (GFI) are the best method of preventing spills.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

63
Q

Ground Fault Interrupters (GFI) are the best method of preventing electric shock.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

64
Q

3 Prong Electric plugs should always be used to help ensure that the electric circuit delivers the most volts.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

65
Q

3 Prong Electric plugs should always be used to help ensure that the electric circuit is grounded.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

66
Q

Ladders should extend 3 feet above the edge of the roof.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

67
Q

Ladders should extend 1 foot above the edge of the roof.

a. True
b. False

A

a. False

68
Q

A rechargeable flashlight is highly recommended.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

69
Q
  1. If you wear safety glasses, they must provide frontal, brow and temple protection?
    a) True
    b) False
A

a. True

70
Q
  1. A spot treatment is the treatment of an area 2 square feet or less?
    a) True
    b) False
A

a. True

71
Q
  1. An applicator must always wear lined rubber gloves when handling pesticides?
    a) True
    b) False
A

b. False

72
Q
  1. Integrated pest management requires that insecticides be used during every treatment?
    a) True
    b) False
A

b. False

73
Q
  1. The Healthy Schools Act says that insecticides should only be used as a last resort?
    a) True
    b) False
A

a. True

74
Q
  1. In California, applicators must wear long sleeve shirts, long pants and socks.
    a) True
    b) False
A

a. True

75
Q
  1. Truck pesticide storage boxes may be left unlocked, as long as you’re at the job site?
    a) True
    b) False
A

b. False

76
Q
  1. Service container labels must contain the following information?
    a) Name of pesticide
    b) EPA registration number
    c) Active ingredient
    d) Signal word
    e) Name, address and phone number of firm responsible for the container
    f) All of the above
A

f. All of the above.

77
Q
  1. All spray tanks must have an air-gap filling device?
    a) True
    b) False
A

a. True

78
Q
  1. Spray tank fill hole covers must be locked at all times unless you are performing a treatment?
    a) True
    b) False
A

b. False

79
Q
  1. It is not necessary to carry water on your truck for hand washing as long as you are within 100 feet of a water
    source?
    a) True
    b) False
A

a. True

80
Q
  1. Pesticides may be transported in the cab of your truck as long as they are factory sealed?
    a) True
    b) False
A

b. False

81
Q
  1. Chemical spills on driveways or streets may be washed down with a water hose, if available?
    a) True
    b) False
A

b. False

82
Q
  1. You are always required to wear a respirator when applying pesticides:
    a) True
    b) False
A

b. False

83
Q
  1. Applicators must always carry a spare uniform or pair of coveralls?
    a) True
    b) False
A

a. True

84
Q
  1. Pesticides may be stored in unmarked containers?
    a) True
    b) False
A

b. False

85
Q
  1. Respirators should always be stored in a locked pesticide storage area?
    a) True
    b) False
A

b. False

86
Q
  1. An applicator may wear a cloth hat as long as it is washed on a regular basis?
    a) True
    b) False
A

a. True

87
Q
  1. You should always perform a respirator fit test to insure your respirator is tightly sealed?
    a) True
    b) False
A

a. True

88
Q
  1. The County Ag Commissioner must be notified for spills greater than 1 gallon?
    a) True
    b) False
A

a. True

89
Q

Bypass agitation frequently is adequate for emulsifiable concentrates. But a disadvantage of bypass agitation is that it is not able to break up settled material.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

90
Q

For termiticides soil injection, the pressure regulator is set for ________ pressure than for free spraying.

a. higher
b. lower

A

b. lower

91
Q

Winds of only ________ miles per hour actually help distribute pesticide droplets.

a. 0-1
b. 3-5
c. 10-12

A

b. 3-5

92
Q

Surge chambers are used with roller pumps.

a. True
b. False

A

a. False