Chapter 8 - protective equipment & personal safety Flashcards
What is the most common cause of pesticide poisoning for applicators?
a. Inhalation
b. Skin contact
c. Swallowing
b. Skin contact
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.
b. when handling any pesticide, except certain fumigants and relatively nontoxic products.
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.
b. because they absorb pesticide and hold it close to your skin
You must always wear a chemical-resistant suit when handling highly toxic pesticides.
true or false?
true
How often should you wash your contaminated overalls?
a. Weekly
b. Daily
c. Never. Throw them away after they become contaminated.
b. daily
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.
a. yes, after each use
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
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)
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
d. all of the above (a. chemical resistant rainhat b. washable hard hat with no liner c. certain wide brimmed hats)
Are cotton or felt hats adequate protection against highly toxic pesticides?
yes or no.
no
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.
c. if the pesticide label says so
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.
b. whenever mixing or filling highly toxic pesticides
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?
true
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
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)
What is the main drawbacks of cartridge respirators?
a. leakage around the face shield
b. Discomfort
c. The expense of the cartridges
a. leakage around the face shield
Gas mask are used when the applicator will be exposed to toxic fumes in heavy concentrations or for long time periods.
true or false?
true
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
c. both a and b (a. when you are exposed to unknown vapors b. when you reenter a fumigated area)
Should you try to fit the respirator so that some air can leak in around your face?
yes or no?
no
When should you replace the filter on your respirator?
a. After each use.
b. Weekly
c. When it becomes dirty or breathing becomes difficult
c. when it becomes dirty or breathing becomes difficult
How often should you change the cartridge on your respirator?
a. every 8 hours.
b. Every 24 hours.
c. Every 48 hours.
a. every 8 hours
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?
true
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.
b. you should always work in pairs
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?
true
You may wear pesticide soaked clothing again, without laundering as soon as the clothing dries.
true or false?
false
Cholinesterase tests show whether you have been overexposed to _________ or _______________ pesticides.
carbamate, organophosphate
You should wash your gloved hands before removing the gloves.
true or false?
true
Natural rubber protects against __________.
a. Liquid formulations
b. Dry formulations
c. Both liquid and dry formulations.
b. dry formulations
