CH 5 Pesticides

Question 1

Pesticide labels must provide the following information:

Answer 1

name, brand, trademark, address of the producer, net weight or measure of content, EPA registration number, ingredient statement.

Question 2

Directions for use, including:

Answer 2

sites of application, dosage rate w/ each site and pest, method of application, types of app apparatus, equipment required

Question 3

Toxicity Category I

Answer 3

Fatal (poisonous) if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin, corrosive, cause eye and skin damage or skin irritation

Question 4

Toxicity Category I : Signal word

Answer 4

Danger Poison

Question 5

Toxicity Cat II

Answer 5

May be fatal if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed, cause eye and skin irritation.

Question 6

Toxicity Cat II : Signal word

Answer 6

Warning

Question 7

Toxicity Cat III

Answer 7

Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin, Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Immediately flush eyes or skin with water

Question 8

Toxicity Cat III : Signal word

Answer 8

Caution

Question 9

Toxicity Cat IV

Answer 9

No precautionary statements required

Question 10

Toxicity Cat IV: Signal word

Answer 10

Caution

Question 11

NOTE: Eye tissues are particularly absorbent. Besides chemical injury to the eyes, some pesticides may be absorbed in sufficient amounts through the eyes to result in serious or fatal illness. pg 5-2

Answer 11

Routes for Pesticide Exposure:

1- mouth (oral ingestion), 2- nose or lungs (inhalation or respiratory exposure), 3- skin (dermal absorption).

Question 12

provide training in proper respirator usage and care, and be included in the command’s respiratory protection program.

Answer 12

Always change the respirator filter cartridge after every 8 hours of use or sooner if pesticide odor is detected, mark cartridge for each hour of use.

Question 13

Restrict unprotected personnel from entering areas where pesticide operations are being conducted, and for at least 30 minutes after spraying.

Answer 13

Dermal exposure is the most frequent route of pesticide poisoning.

Question 14

High temperatures, dermatitis, or damage to the skin can increase the dermal absorption rate of a pesticide 4 to 10 times.

Answer 14

Occlusive clothing like sweat bands, coveralls, leather boots also increase absorption rate of pesticides 4 to 10 time. pg 5-4

Question 15

If pesticides get in the eyes, flush eyes w/ a gentle stream of clean water for a least 15 minutes.

Answer 15

Hand Protection: Wear only unlined neoprene or nitrile, chemical-resistant gloves while handing pesticides.

Question 16

Pesticide Storage: Stock rotation (first in - first out) helps to prevent pesticides expiring.

Answer 16

The recommended pesticide spill kit should be marked “FOR PESTICIDE SPILLS ONLY”. 5-7

Question 17

Always keep a 5 to 10 pound bag of absorbent material where it is easily accessible.

Answer 17

The Safety Officer is the point of contact for additional information on pesticide spills.