Chapter 2 Federal Pesticide Laws and Regulations

Question 1

Explain how and why pesticides are regulated in the United States

Answer 1

Based on evaluation of scientific data and assessment of risks and benefits of a products use

Question 2

Why are certain pesticides classified as restricted use

Answer 2

Pesticides are classified as restricted use if it exceeds one or more human health toxicity criteria

Question 3

Restricted use pesticide classification

Answer 3

A pesticide that can only be purchased by certified applicators and applied by certified applicators. Not available for use by the public because of high toxicities and/or environmental hazards

Question 4

General Pesticide Classifications

Answer 4

Pesticide product that can be purchased and used by the public

Question 5

Explain the importance of maintaining accurate records of pesticide applications and employee training

Answer 5

Helps provide information needed by medical staff, used for federal and state surveys , good documents to have in a events of a complaint or lawsuit
Employee training records are good to show employees have had proper training for PPEs and safety training