Chapter 8 - protective equipment & personal safety

Question 1

What is the most common cause of pesticide poisoning for applicators?

a. Inhalation
b. Skin contact
c. Swallowing

Answer 1

b. Skin contact

Question 2

When should you wear elbow length, chemical resistant gloves?

a. When handling any pesticide.
b. When handling any pesticide, except certain fumigants and relatively nontoxic products.
c. Only when working overhead.

Answer 2

b. when handling any pesticide, except certain fumigants and relatively nontoxic products.

Question 3

Why not use cotton or leather gloves when handling highly toxic pesticides?

a. Because you might stain them.
b. Because they absorb pesticide and hold it close to your skin.
c. Because they reduce your dexterity, thus increasing the chance of accident.

Answer 3

b. because they absorb pesticide and hold it close to your skin

Question 4

You must always wear a chemical-resistant suit when handling highly toxic pesticides.
true or false?

Answer 4

true

Question 5

How often should you wash your contaminated overalls?

a. Weekly
b. Daily
c. Never. Throw them away after they become contaminated.

Answer 5

b. daily

Question 6

Should you ever wash the inside of your boots?

a. Yes, after each use.
b. Yes, at least weekly.
c. No, you might spread pesiticide from the outside to the inside of the boot.

Answer 6

a. yes, after each use

Question 7

When is it necessary to wear goggles or a full face shield?

a. whenever pesticide could contact your eyes
b. when you pour or mix concentrates
c. when you work with a highly toxic spray or dust
d. All of the above

Answer 7

d. All of the above (a. whenever pesticide could contact your eyes b. when you pour or mix concentrates c. when you work with a highly toxic spray or dust)

Question 8

Which type of hat is useful to protect your head and neck from highly toxic pesticides?

a. chemical resistant rainhat
b. washable hard hat with no liner
c. certain wide brimmed hats
d. all of the above

Answer 8

d. all of the above (a. chemical resistant rainhat b. washable hard hat with no liner c. certain wide brimmed hats)

Question 9

Are cotton or felt hats adequate protection against highly toxic pesticides?
yes or no.

Answer 9

no

Question 10

How do you know if a respirator is necessary?

a. If there is a strong odor.
b. If you feel lightheaded
c. if the pesticide label says so.

Answer 10

c. if the pesticide label says so

Question 11

When must you always wear a respirator?

a. Anytime you apply pesticides indoors.
b. whenever mixing or filling highly toxic pesticides .
c. Only when you choose to.

Answer 11

b. whenever mixing or filling highly toxic pesticides

Question 12

Applicators who will be constantly exposed to small amounts of toxic pesticides for a day or several days should wear a respirator.
true or false?

Answer 12

true

Question 13

When are cartridge respirators often used?

a. for a relatively short exposure to concentrated chemicals
b. for a long exposure period to low concentrations of toxic chemicals
c. both a and b
d. neither a and b

Answer 13

c. both a and b (a. for a relatively short exposure to concentrated chemicals b. for a long exposure period to low concentrations of toxic chemicals)

Question 14

What is the main drawbacks of cartridge respirators?

a. leakage around the face shield
b. Discomfort
c. The expense of the cartridges

Answer 14

a. leakage around the face shield

Question 15

Gas mask are used when the applicator will be exposed to toxic fumes in heavy concentrations or for long time periods.
true or false?

Answer 15

true

Question 16

When should gas mask be used with an independent oxygen supply?

a. when you are exposed to unknown vapors
b. when you reenter a fumigated area
c. both a and b
d. neither a and b

Answer 16

c. both a and b (a. when you are exposed to unknown vapors b. when you reenter a fumigated area)

Question 17

Should you try to fit the respirator so that some air can leak in around your face?
yes or no?

Answer 17

no

Question 18

When should you replace the filter on your respirator?

a. After each use.
b. Weekly
c. When it becomes dirty or breathing becomes difficult

Answer 18

c. when it becomes dirty or breathing becomes difficult

Question 19

How often should you change the cartridge on your respirator?

a. every 8 hours.
b. Every 24 hours.
c. Every 48 hours.

Answer 19

a. every 8 hours

Question 20

To safely clean and store a respirator: wash the face piece with detergent and warm water. Rinse. Wipe dry with clean cloth. Store in a tightly closed plastic bag.
true or false?

Answer 20

true

Question 21

When handling highly toxic pesticides…

a. you can work safely alone for up to 4 hours.
b. you should always work in pairs.
c. you should always work in teams of at least three.

Answer 21

b. you should always work in pairs

Question 22

If you wash your face and hands first, it is all right to have a snack or a chew of tobacco while you are on the job.
true or false?

Answer 22

true

Question 23

You may wear pesticide soaked clothing again, without laundering as soon as the clothing dries.
true or false?

Answer 23

false

Question 24

Cholinesterase tests show whether you have been overexposed to _________ or _______________ pesticides.

Answer 24

carbamate, organophosphate

Question 25

You should wash your gloved hands before removing the gloves.
true or false?

Answer 25

true

Question 26

Natural rubber protects against __________.

a. Liquid formulations
b. Dry formulations
c. Both liquid and dry formulations.

Answer 26

b. dry formulations