Chapter 5 Pesticid Hazard And First Aid

Question 1

Types of harmful effects associated with pesticide application

Answer 1

Allergic Effects
- harmful effects that occur in some people in reaction to certain substances

Question 2

Types of harmful effects associated with pesticide applications

Answer 2

Acute Effects
- Exposure to a single dose of pesticides

Question 3

Types of harmful effects associated with pesticide applications

Answer 3

Chronic Effects
- Ability of small amounts of pesticide from repeated, prolonged exposure to cause injury

Question 4

Types of harmful effects associated with pesticide applications

Answer 4

Delayed Effects
- Illnesses or injuries that do not appear immediately (within 24 hours) after exposure to a pesticide/effect may be delayed for weeks, months or even years

Question 5

Hazard levels classification system for pesticides including the corresponding signal words

Answer 5

Danger - Poison
- skull and crossbones symbol
- hazard class I
- highly toxic
- very low dose could kill a person

Question 6

Hazard levels classification system for pesticides including the corresponding signal words

Answer 6

Danger
- Hazard class I
- highly toxic
- permanent or severe skin, eye or respiratory damage

Question 7

Hazard levels classification system for pesticides including the corresponding signal words

Answer 7

Warning
- hazard class II
- Moderately toxic
- moderate skin, eye or respiratory damage

Question 8

Hazard levels classification system for pesticides including the corresponding signal words

Answer 8

Caution
- hazard class III
- slightly toxic
- mild skin, eyes or respiratory irritation

Question 9

Hazard levels classification system for pesticides including the corresponding signal words

Answer 9

Caution or No Signal Word
- hazard class IV
- slight concern for skin, eye or respiratory injury

Question 10

Describe typical symptoms of pesticide exposure in humans

Answer 10

Headaches
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal Cramps
Diarrhea

Question 11

Appropriate First Aid Response

Answer 11

Dermal (Skin)
- Remove all contaminated clothing immediately
- Wash the affected area, including the hair with water and soap rinse well
~ avoid harsh scrubbing
- Gently dry the affected area and wrap it in loose cloth or blanket if necessary
- if skin has chemical burns, cover the area loosely with a clean, soft cloth

Question 12

Appropriate First Aid Response

Answer 12

Ocular (Eye)
- hold the eyelid open and immediately begin gently washing the eyes with drop of clean water
- Drop the water across not directly into the eye or use an eyes dispenser
- Continuously rinse the eye for 15 minutes
- Flush under the eyelid with water to remove debris
- Cover the eye with a clean piece of cloth and seek medical attention immediately

Question 13

Appropriate First Aid Response

Answer 13

Inhalation
- immediately get person to fresh air
- Do not attempt to rescue someone in an enclosed contaminated area unless you are wearing appropriate PPE
- Warn others in the area

Question 14

Appropriate First Aid Response

Answer 14

Oral (Mouth)
- induce vomiting only if the label instructs you to do so

Question 15

List other health risks that may occur during pesticide applications

Answer 15

Fatigue, exhaustion or muscle weakness
Dizziness and fainting
Clammy or hot, dry skin
Altered behavior; confusion, slurred speech, quarrelsome or irritated conduct
Headache, nausea and chills
Severe thirst and dry mouth
Heavy sweating